TravelFrom nuisance to calling: How humpbacks helped shape a Niue diver’s futureAt 19, Nivelosa Hekau is Niue’s first home-trained Padi Divemaster.24 Mar 06:00 PM
Auckland'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health riskThe local community has been thanked for its support and is now being asked to stay away.06 Mar 02:14 AM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandRare whale stranded in inner Auckland city bay breaks free thanks to local volunteersWatch03 Mar 11:00 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbour03 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream BayMichele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.28 Nov 05:26 PM
WorldRare video shows whale-riding sucker fish in AustraliaResearchers have dubbed the ride the 'remora roller coaster'.08 Nov 11:53 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Blue whale wows cruise passengers in rare sightingOnly two such whale sightings have happened since the business launched 21 years ago.19 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocals stunned by world-famous white whale sighting off NZ coastLocals near Kaikōura captured rare footage of a white humpback whale.13 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandScientists urge protection for whale feeding spot south of AustraliaSome 90% of New Zealand southern right whales feed in the 2000km zone, a study has found.24 Aug 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTap-and-go: How scientists are using drones to tag sperm whalesNew York Times: It's a way to gather data while minimising the disturbance to the whales.14 Aug 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWatch: Whale freed after being tangled in chain off the coast of Tonga'She actually turned and looked towards us for what felt like an hour.'04 Aug 11:23 PM
Herald NOWWatch: Dramatic whale rescue in Tonga caught on cameraMiesa Grobbelaar speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about helping to rescue a juvenile female whale after it became entangled in a marine chain.Watch04 Aug 07:40 PM
WorldSailors warned after rare orca attack in Bay of BiscayTwo sailors were rescued after orcas attacked their yacht near Basque coast.22 Jul 10:28 PM
Herald NOWBay of Islands marina could be 'tipping point to extinction' for OrcaLocal Democracy Reporter Susan Botting talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on warning from Orca expert about the impact of a proposed $100m marina in the Bay of Islands.Watch16 Jul 08:10 PM
TravelA visit with the grizzly bears of British ColumbiaSimon Wilson spends some time getting to know grizzly bears and finds it hard to leave.14 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldOrcas use seaweed as tools for grooming, new research revealsScientists filmed orcas using seaweed to groom each other, showing tool use.23 Jun 07:37 PM
TalanoaTonga princess calls for legal rights for whalesA global campaign is asking governments to give whales legal personhood.09 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orcaThe 4m-long whale swam right up to the boat.19 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boatDave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.12 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandWhale reported tangled in fishing gear at Tasman BayProject Jonah said the Department of Conservation was trying to locate the whale.11 May 12:23 AM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five livesFive people were killed in the incident in September 2023. 03 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandSurfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beachTwo surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy MorrisWatch23 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglementA Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of ConservationWatch27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Thought he’d swallowed me!’ - Whale swallows kayaker aliveAdrian Simancas was paddling when the giant baleen surged out of the water.14 Feb 03:16 AM
