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
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
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
