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
New ZealandHow planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZAntarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.12 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelDolphins delight Waiheke beachgoersA playful pod of dolphins have been visiting Waiheke for the end of lockdown02 Sep 01:44 AM
Travel'Helpless' swimmers describe being charged by humpback whale'No one had seen anything like it before'.06 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandTimaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.28 Jun 08:30 AM
New ZealandOrcas 'get the memo' about level 2 with harbour cruiseThe orcas were spotted in Raglan Harbour feasting and playing with stingray.13 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandMassey marine scientists facing axe: 'We feel betrayed'Massey marine scientists facing the axe under a shake-up feel 'betrayed' by university.26 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandHow 2016's big 7.8 quake affected Kaikoura's famous whalesScientists have found big quakes affect whales' ability to find food for at least a year.19 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandPossible beaked whales spotted near beach in Hawke's BayWayne Brown of Hawke's Bay filmed two potential beaked whales near the shore of East Clive Beach. Video / Wayne BrownWatch12 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandDolphin found dead in Wellington bayIt came on the same day four pilot whales died after stranding in the Coromandel.05 Jan 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Drone doctor' takes huge whale's vital signsNZ scientists have used a 'drone doctor' to take the vital signs of a huge humpback whale.31 Jul 02:37 AM
New ZealandPeters: Japan restarting commercial whaling 'concerning'But Green MP Gareth Hughes wants Peters to express his concerns to Japan personally.02 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandDoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in lineThe whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.24 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandPlans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers localsA 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.15 May 07:20 AM
WorldWatch: Horrific moment orca pod kills grey whale and calfDramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.01 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandKiller Whales Attack Gray Whale5 transient Killer Whales attack and kill a Gray whale from start to finish. / Monterey Bay Whale Watch/gowhales.comWatch30 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandWhale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giantWhale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giant.Watch24 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandWhale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giantScientists make crucial discoveries about a NZ whale species nearly driven to extinction.24 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandOrcas have a whale of a time in DevonportA pod of orcas stunned onlookers in Devonport today.25 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandGetting up close and personal with Antarctica's orcasScientists are gaining world-first insights into the lives of Antarctica's whales.06 Jan 02:32 AM
WorldJapan to resume commercial whaling: reportsJapan will inform the IWC of its decision by the end of the year.20 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandJoy, tears on Rarawa Beach as hundreds fight to save pygmy whalesAt last report yesterday the six survivors were about 400m offshore and heading north.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Stewart Island's 145 dead whalesNgāi Tahu planning various cultural protocols, including a rāhui for people's own safety.26 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandOrca spotted in Wellington's Lyall BayA pod of killer whales have been spotted in the waters of Wellington's Lyall Bay.18 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandClaims Japan killed whales in new Ross Sea reserveTop NZ scientist dismayed at allegations of Japanese whaling in new Antarctic reserve.06 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandNorthland whale strandingWhale stranding at Baylys Beach near Dargaville.Watch06 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandThe whale or the fireworks - not bothWellington's first Matariki fireworks hinge on whether the whale stays in the area.12 Jul 12:19 AM
WorldJapan slaughters 122 pregnant whales for 'research'Activists are calling on Japan to "put down the harpoons".30 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandAuckland whale safari finds sharks feeding on whale carcassPassengers on board Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari were in for a rare natural show on Tuesday when they discovered a whale carcass complete with feeding sharks floating north-east of Waiheke Island. / Footage supplied by AWADS.Watch23 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandRare Shepherd's beaked whales spotted off New Zealand coastA pair of some of the rarest whales delight tourists in an epic encounter.27 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandArmy attempts to rescue beached orcaArmy personnel dig a trench to the sea in a bid to help rescue a stricken Orca on a Marlborough beach. Twitter / @NZarmyWatch13 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandOrca whale stranded at Marlborough beachAn orca whale is stranded at Marfells Beach in Marlborough12 Nov 03:00 AM
