New ZealandDoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in KaikōuraA tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.08 Jan 07:17 AM
New ZealandOrca in Whangārei Harbour delightKurt Coetzee says seeing the orca up so close was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Video / Kurt CoetzeeWatch25 Sep 03:13 AM
TravelWhale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviourSwimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.24 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Sunbathing' whale heads in towards Hawke's Bay beach to catch some rays20 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandKaikoura 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.21 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Whale visit lifts Kaikoura's spiritsA visit by one of Kaikoura's world-famous whales has lifted the spirits of the town's quake-struck residents today.20 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandCan 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.19 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismTourism swings into damage controlTourism 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.15 Nov 04:10 AM
TourismRisk to tourism from the quakesTourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.14 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandWhale watching impact questionedA new evidence-based book has questioned whether whale and dolphin watching are the low-impact, sustainable industries many believe them to be.27 Mar 10:13 PM
Freight and logisticsNZ whale venture scoops top tourism awardWhale Watch Kaikoura has been named the supreme winner at this year's Responsible Tourism Awards in London.11 Nov 09:35 PM