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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.
Fine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's pod
DoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.
Baby orca Toa: Move to sea pen depends on weather
DoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.
Concerns around Toa's gut health after search for pod reaches day 10
DoC said The longer the calf is kept the higher the risk of deterioration.
Baby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'
Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.
Baby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expert
Toa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.
Stranded Toa: Search ramps up after orca sightings off Wellington
Efforts to find the orca's pod are set to restart due to improved weather conditions.
Frustrating day for Toa the orca
Toa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.
Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
Watch: 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.'
Miracle survival: Teen fisherman crushed by whale
Boy was severely injured when a whale landed on his fishing boat off the NSW coast.
Secrets of Whales: Sea life, Jim, but not as we know it
Brian Skerry and James Cameron film an 'alien species on our planet'
Three sperm whales stranded on Dargaville beach all now dead
The three male whales washed up on Monday night and died the following morning.