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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.
Extremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 years
The last sighting of the whale was five years ago.
Rare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand waters
An exciting day for marine enthusiasts as shy, rare whale sighted off Northland.
How planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZ
Antarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.
Dolphins delight Waiheke beachgoers
A playful pod of dolphins have been visiting Waiheke for the end of lockdown
'Helpless' swimmers describe being charged by humpback whale
'No one had seen anything like it before'.
Timaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'
DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.
Orcas 'get the memo' about level 2 with harbour cruise
The orcas were spotted in Raglan Harbour feasting and playing with stingray.
Massey marine scientists facing axe: 'We feel betrayed'
Massey marine scientists facing the axe under a shake-up feel 'betrayed' by university.
How 2016's big 7.8 quake affected Kaikoura's famous whales
Scientists have found big quakes affect whales' ability to find food for at least a year.
Possible beaked whales spotted near beach in Hawke's Bay
Wayne Brown of Hawke's Bay filmed two potential beaked whales near the shore of East Clive Beach. Video / Wayne Brown
Dolphin found dead in Wellington bay
It came on the same day four pilot whales died after stranding in the Coromandel.
'Drone doctor' takes huge whale's vital signs
NZ scientists have used a 'drone doctor' to take the vital signs of a huge humpback whale.
Peters: Japan restarting commercial whaling 'concerning'
But Green MP Gareth Hughes wants Peters to express his concerns to Japan personally.
DoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in line
The whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.
Plans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers locals
A 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.