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
New ZealandWatch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orca19 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives03 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglementWatch27 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
WorldA humpback whale swallows kayakerA humpback whale swallows a young man who was kayaking off the coast of Chile. Video / Video ElephantWatch14 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandRare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beachTwo large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.12 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
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 ZealandTen whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underwayEight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.07 Jan 07:41 PM
World'Very tragic tour of grief': Orca mourns second calf lossBereaved killer whale Tahlequah carried a previous dead calf for 17 days in 2018. 03 Jan 08:18 PM
WorldDenmark denies Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activistSea Shepherd founder Paul Watson has been detained since 2012.17 Dec 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Some Covid lockdowns went too long, vaccine mandates went too farOPINION: As social beings, we struggled to allow for differences of opinion and thought. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandBird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandRescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in TasmanLocal medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.02 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandRescued whales still safe at sea today: Public praised for their helpThousands of people thronged to Ruakākā Beach to help a pod of stranded whales.24 Nov 08:41 PM
KahuInside the King’s palace: From whale hunter to whale protector – Mere TakokoOPINION: New Zealander reflects on delivering speech at St James' Palace.21 Nov 01:00 PM
New Zealand'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermenA fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.04 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whaleWhale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHumpback breaches in NorthlandKyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia MarineWatch01 Oct 09:19 PM
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
NewsWatch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in AustraliaThe swimmer was unharmed by the whale.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSouthern right whale in NorthlandThis southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan HallWatch26 Aug 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whaleThe southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.26 Aug 12:19 AM
