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
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
New Zealand71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beachAll of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.20 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow the world’s oldest humpback whale has survived is a mysteryNew York Times: World's oldest known humpback whale spotted alive after nine years.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large whale capsizes boat in US, two people launched overboard"It’s kind of a miracle that I’m alive," one of the men aboard the boat said.24 Jul 09:52 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whalesNew Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'15 Jul 02:35 AM
Kahu'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuriesSandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhale of a mission: Beluga pair rescued from besieged Ukrainian cityNew York Times: It was likely 'the most complex marine mammal rescue ever', expert says.19 Jun 09:06 PM
WorldUS tribe given licence to hunt, harpoon whalesThe Makah is the only tribe given permission to hunt up to 25 whales a year.13 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandWhalebone theft from Southland beach upsets iwiWhale bone is taonga and was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga were observed.13 May 08:30 AM
WorldJapan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”10 May 05:28 AM
