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
New ZealandInfant whale washes up on BoP beachDOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.18 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Amazing’ solo sperm whale sighted off Hawke’s Bay coastWhale sighting led to flurry of excitement in coastal community.17 Apr 05:02 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay whale sightingSperm whale sighting off Hawke's Bay. Video / Bevan O'ConnorWatch17 Apr 04:32 AM
New Zealand15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden BayInvestigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.03 Apr 01:06 AM
KahuMāori 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.30 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandStranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.19 Mar 10:53 PM
VideoIncredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounterStunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie MoraWatch26 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandBeached whale in Moncks BayPolice instruct members of the public to remove their cars, to allow for a response to a beached whale in Moncks Bay. Video / Claire SherwoodWatch28 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beachThe whale became stranded some time before 9pm.28 Jan 09:26 AM
Travel‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richerA chance beach discovery by a Northland local was nothing to sniff at.24 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandPod of stranded false killer whales and dolphins euthanised40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.21 Jan 08:51 AM
KahuIwi leaders present the Hinemoana Halo initiative at Cop28Pacific contingent presents whale initiative at climate change forum.07 Dec 05:45 PM
KahuSperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach"There was a lot of karakia from our whānau. This has really impacted the community."06 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beachAn estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.02 Sep 04:20 AM
WorldNearly 100 pilot whales stranded on an Australian beach, half have died despite efforts51 whales have died overnight.26 Jul 02:13 AM
TravelKiller whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seemOn World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.13 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandDead whale found washed up on South Island beach'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'28 May 03:24 AM
