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![Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
![Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
![Stranded whale dies at Christchurch beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Stranded whale dies at Christchurch beach
Officials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.
![Beached whale in Moncks Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Beached whale in Moncks Bay
Police instruct members of the public to remove their cars, to allow for a response to a beached whale in Moncks Bay. Video / Claire Sherwood
![Hundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beach
The whale became stranded some time before 9pm.
![‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richer
A chance beach discovery by a Northland local was nothing to sniff at.
![Pod of stranded false killer whales and dolphins euthanised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pod of stranded false killer whales and dolphins euthanised
40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.
![Iwi leaders present the Hinemoana Halo initiative at Cop28](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Iwi leaders present the Hinemoana Halo initiative at Cop28
Pacific contingent presents whale initiative at climate change forum.
![Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
"There was a lot of karakia from our whānau. This has really impacted the community."
![Killer whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Killer whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seem
On World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.
![Dead whale found washed up on South Island beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Dead whale found washed up on South Island beach
'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'
!['Vengeful' killer whale teaches orcas to ram boats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Vengeful' killer whale teaches orcas to ram boats
Hell-bent on revenge after a boat hit, Gladis the orca is teaching others to attack.
![Northland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Northland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove Rd
News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
!['An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
![Japanese company sells whale meat snacks in vending machines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Japanese company sells whale meat snacks in vending machines
Whale meat was widely eaten in Japan after WWII, but sales have since plummeted.
![Ship killed sperm whale that beached itself in Oregon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ship killed sperm whale that beached itself in Oregon
Scientists say a large gash in the whale’s side was caused by a ship.
![Obituary: Michael Donoghue - a conservationist with whale-sized achievements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Obituary: Michael Donoghue - a conservationist with whale-sized achievements
'A force of nature for the protection of whales'.
![What is that?! ‘Massive’ fleshy object found on beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
What is that?! ‘Massive’ fleshy object found on beach
Furious debate has raged over the “disgusting” discovery on a Queensland beach.
![477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent days
None of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.
![Rescuers try to save more than 200 whales beached in Tasmania](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rescuers try to save more than 200 whales beached in Tasmania
The pod appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive.
![Humpback whale washed up on Otago coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Humpback whale washed up on Otago coast
A decomposing, half-grown humpback whale has washed up on a remote beach north of Warrington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / Otago Daily Times