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Orca in Whangārei Harbour delight
Kurt Coetzee says seeing the orca up so close was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Video / Kurt Coetzee
Whale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviour
Swimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.
Humpback wows in coast spectacle
Nature at its best as humpback whale puts on awe-inspiring spectacle for whale watchers.
Kaikoura Quake: How has wildlife fared?
How has Kaikoura's world-famous wildlife responded to the 7.8 earthquake? Science reporter Jamie Morton looked at what we know so far.
Watch: Whale visit lifts Kaikoura's spirits
A visit by one of Kaikoura's world-famous whales has lifted the spirits of the town's quake-struck residents today.
Can Kaikoura come back from quake?
Few places in the world can boast the natural wonders of Kaikoura. That all changed in one shaking, shocking minute last Monday morning.
Tourism swings into damage control
Tourism operators say there have been no reports of cancellations following the earthquakes but the industry is in damage control because of potential damage to NZ's image.
Risk to tourism from the quakes
Tourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.
Whale watching impact questioned
A new evidence-based book has questioned whether whale and dolphin watching are the low-impact, sustainable industries many believe them to be.
NZ whale venture scoops top tourism award
Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named the supreme winner at this year's Responsible Tourism Awards in London.