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Watch: Hundreds spot orcas passing close to swimmers at popular Auckland beach
The pod stayed close to shore at Long Bay for just three minutes, delighting crowds.
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Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.
Rescued whales still safe at sea today: Public praised for their help
Thousands of people thronged to Ruakākā Beach to help a pod of stranded whales.
Revealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whales
New Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.
15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden Bay
Investigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.
Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
Stranded whale dies at Christchurch beach
Officials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.
Hundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beach
The whale became stranded some time before 9pm.
'Heartbreaking' - Twenty-nine pilot whales die at Farewell Spit
Attempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.
Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.
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.
'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.
Rescuers await health results of stranded orca
The juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.
Dozens of whales refloated following stranding at Farewell Spit
Team of volunteers, DOC staff and Project Jonah experts kept whales alive during the day.
Nine dead, dozens of whales stranded at Farewell Spit
A spokesperson said nine of the 49 whales have died.
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.
Whale flensing to start this afternoon
Another whale stranding on Ruakākā Beach, cultural process kicks into gear.
Fears of mass stranding after young whale washes up on Christchurch beach
Project Jonah General manager Daren Grover said the species is known for mass strandings.
Sei whale dies after it beached in Farewell Spit, Golden Bay
The whale died before the high tide could reach it, despite the efforts of volunteers.
Timaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'
DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.
Large whale dead after stranding on Northland beach
The whale, estimated to be about 10m long, was alive when first found on the beach.
Amazing scenes as hundreds flock to save stranded whales
A pod of whales have stranded in the Coromandel.