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Southern right whale in Northland
This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall
'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
Whale of a mission: Beluga pair rescued from besieged Ukrainian city
New York Times: It was likely 'the most complex marine mammal rescue ever', expert says.
US tribe given licence to hunt, harpoon whales
The Makah is the only tribe given permission to hunt up to 25 whales a year.
Whalebone theft from Southland beach upsets iwi
Whale bone is taonga and was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga were observed.
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
Infant whale washes up on BoP beach
DOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.
Watch: ‘Amazing’ solo sperm whale sighted off Hawke’s Bay coast
Whale sighting led to flurry of excitement in coastal community.
15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden Bay
Investigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.
Māori king joins Pacific leaders' call for whales to be granted legal personhood
'The songs of our ancestor, the tohorā (whale), grow fainter,' says Kīngi Tuheitia.
Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
Stranded whale dies at Christchurch beach
Officials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.
Beached whale in Moncks Bay
Police instruct members of the public to remove their cars, to allow for a response to a beached whale in Moncks Bay. Video / Claire Sherwood
Hundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beach
The whale became stranded some time before 9pm.
‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richer
A chance beach discovery by a Northland local was nothing to sniff at.
Pod of stranded false killer whales and dolphins euthanised
40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.
Iwi leaders present the Hinemoana Halo initiative at Cop28
Pacific contingent presents whale initiative at climate change forum.
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
"There was a lot of karakia from our whānau. This has really impacted the community."
'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beach
An estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.
Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded on an Australian beach, half have died despite efforts
51 whales have died overnight.
Killer whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seem
On World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.
Dead whale found washed up on South Island beach
'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'
'Vengeful' killer whale teaches orcas to ram boats
Hell-bent on revenge after a boat hit, Gladis the orca is teaching others to attack.
Northland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove Rd
News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.