Māori 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.
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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
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
Officials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.
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
The whale became stranded some time before 9pm.
‘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
40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins were euthanised after being re-stranded.
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
"There was a lot of karakia from our whānau. This has really impacted the community."
'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beach
An estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.
Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded on an Australian beach, half have died despite efforts
51 whales have died overnight.
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
'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'
'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
News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
'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
Whale meat was widely eaten in Japan after WWII, but sales have since plummeted.
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
'A force of nature for the protection of whales'.
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
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
The pod appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive.
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
Humpback whale spotted off the coast of Mangawhai Heads
Video shows the incredible moment a humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Mangawhai Heads. Video / Jude Salisbury
'Heartbreaking' - Twenty-nine pilot whales die at Farewell Spit
Attempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.
Having a whale of a time in Monterey Bay, California
The Californian port town of Monterey is a mecca of whales, wildlife and superb seafood.
Marine gold: The secret scatological world of whale poo traders
$40k nuggets, regularly mistaken for rocks, it could be worth the deposit on a house.
Thirty-three pilot whales die in mass stranding in Far North
Almost 50 whales were involved in the stranding.
Native American tribe wins major step toward resuming whaling
A judge's ruling means Native American tribe may be allowed to hunt grey whales.
Toa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasia
DoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.
Orca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given
12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.
Whale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviour
Swimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.
'We are devastated': Baby orca Toa dies
The orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.