World'Vengeful' killer whale teaches orcas to ram boatsHell-bent on revenge after a boat hit, Gladis the orca is teaching others to attack.23 May 10:34 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove RdNews snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.22 Feb 06:03 PM
New Zealand'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldJapanese company sells whale meat snacks in vending machinesWhale meat was widely eaten in Japan after WWII, but sales have since plummeted.22 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldShip killed sperm whale that beached itself in OregonScientists say a large gash in the whale’s side was caused by a ship.17 Jan 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionObituary: Michael Donoghue - a conservationist with whale-sized achievements'A force of nature for the protection of whales'.15 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldWhat is that?! ‘Massive’ fleshy object found on beachFurious debate has raged over the “disgusting” discovery on a Queensland beach.17 Oct 06:20 PM
New Zealand477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent daysNone of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.12 Oct 05:37 AM
WorldRescuers try to save more than 200 whales beached in TasmaniaThe pod appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive.21 Sep 06:48 PM
New ZealandHumpback whale washed up on Otago coastA decomposing, half-grown humpback whale has washed up on a remote beach north of Warrington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / Otago Daily Times Watch25 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandHumpback whale spotted off the coast of Mangawhai HeadsVideo shows the incredible moment a humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Mangawhai Heads. Video / Jude SalisburyWatch13 Jul 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' - Twenty-nine pilot whales die at Farewell SpitAttempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.17 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHaving a whale of a time in Monterey Bay, CaliforniaThe Californian port town of Monterey is a mecca of whales, wildlife and superb seafood.06 Feb 05:13 PM
TravelMarine gold: The secret scatological world of whale poo traders$40k nuggets, regularly mistaken for rocks, it could be worth the deposit on a house.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirty-three pilot whales die in mass stranding in Far NorthAlmost 50 whales were involved in the stranding.20 Dec 05:33 AM
WorldNative American tribe wins major step toward resuming whalingA judge's ruling means Native American tribe may be allowed to hunt grey whales.25 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandToa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasiaDoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.22 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandOrca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.01 Sep 08:49 PM
TravelWhale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviourSwimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.24 Aug 10:31 PM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Baby orca Toa diesThe orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.23 Jul 10:05 AM
New ZealandFine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's podDoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.22 Jul 08:47 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Move to sea pen depends on weatherDoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.21 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandConcerns around Toa's gut health after search for pod reaches day 10DoC said The longer the calf is kept the higher the risk of deterioration.21 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
New ZealandStranded Toa: Search ramps up after orca sightings off WellingtonEfforts to find the orca's pod are set to restart due to improved weather conditions.19 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandFrustrating day for Toa the orcaToa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.19 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
KahuWatch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'13 Jul 09:09 AM
WorldMiracle survival: Teen fisherman crushed by whaleBoy was severely injured when a whale landed on his fishing boat off the NSW coast.16 Jun 08:10 PM
TravelSecrets of Whales: Sea life, Jim, but not as we know itBrian Skerry and James Cameron film an 'alien species on our planet'20 Apr 06:08 PM
New ZealandThree sperm whales stranded on Dargaville beach all now deadThe three male whales washed up on Monday night and died the following morning.09 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandExtremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 yearsThe last sighting of the whale was five years ago.07 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandRare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand watersAn exciting day for marine enthusiasts as shy, rare whale sighted off Northland.02 Feb 10:33 PM
