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
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
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
