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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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Rare whale found dead on Marlborough coastline
A rare pygmy right whale has been found dead on a beach near the Wairau Bar.
'Special experience': Whale mum and calf spotted off Whangārei
DoC urged people to watch from land and keep boats away.
Iceland resumes annual whale hunting after two-year hiatus amid protest
Iceland still openly permits whaling, as does Norway and Japan, despite global bans.
Watch: Humpback day in Evans Bay delights Wellington commuters
Keen-eyed whale watchers believed they saw a mother and calf enjoying the harbour.
Humpback whales in harbour delight Wellington locals
A small pod of whales has been seen enjoying the capital's waters this week.
'Massive event': Orca pod thrills crowds along Wellington coast
Michael Lanzensberger filmed the creatures hunting stingrays on Anzac Day.
'Truly heartbreaking': Specialist probe into why dead orca washed up on popular Auckland beach
One local was on his daily morning walk when he spotted the mammal just before sunrise.
Watch: Up-close orca encounter stuns Kiwi beachgoers
One local said the 'playful beasts of the sea' swam under the wharf.
Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers
New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.
From nuisance to calling: How humpbacks helped shape a Niue diver’s future
At 19, Nivelosa Hekau is Niue’s first home-trained Padi Divemaster.
'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health risk
The local community has been thanked for its support and is now being asked to stay away.
Rare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km away
Two women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale.
Rare whale stranded in inner Auckland city bay breaks free thanks to local volunteers
Wildlife volunteer Shaun Lee stayed in the water for an hour solo trying to guide the three-tonne mammal back to sea. Video / Richard Harri
'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbour
It took 7 hours total to free the three-tonne giant.
Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach
The Shepherd's beaked whale was first spotted at St Heliers late this morning.
Divers stunned by ‘epic’ up-close encounter with curious orca pod
The orca swam within arm's reach of the divers for about one minute.
'Epic' orca encounter off Coromandel coast
Teen diver Lexi Henderson came face to face with a pod of orca while diving at Castle Rock near Hot Water Beach. Video / Supplied
Two beaked whales wash up in Napier on consecutive days
DoC and Mana Ahuriri have worked together to retrieve and bury the two whales.
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
At least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit
Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.
Orca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fears
People were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m.
‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream Bay
Michele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.
Rare video shows whale-riding sucker fish in Australia
Researchers have dubbed the ride the 'remora roller coaster'.