‘Really special’: Watch as mother, sister and daughter whales unite in supporting newborn calf
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 27/03/2026 – 12:42 GMT+1 Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered…
Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach
RNZ 3 Mar, 2026 04:14 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Rescuers race to find entangled whale last seen near Wilsons Promontory
Authorities are continuing to look for a juvenile humpback whale that was last seen entangled in a rope…
Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues urgent warning after man swims with killer whale
Viral Whale Video Sparks Safety Alert: Oman Authorities Say This Could Be Deadly Oman’s Environment Authority has issued…
Forever chemicals in whales have plummeted. Here’s why it might not be good news
Published on 27/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Concentrations of forever chemicals in North Atlantic pilot whales have decreased by…
Killer Whale Gang Develops New Language to Terrorize Ships
A group of killer whales led by a matriarch known as White Gladis has been terrorizing boats for…
Museum Kept Mammoth Fossils for 70 Years. They Turned Out to Be Something Else Entirely
In a case of mistaken identity, fossils from two whales were disguised as the backbones of a woolly…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
RNZ 8 Jan, 2026 08:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Maine educator touring the state with a unique opportunity
There are a lot of whales off the coast of Maine, but one woman is making waves traveling…
Dolphins and whales have ‘no place to hide’ from forever chemicals, warns new study
Published on 30/11/2025 – 8:00 GMT+1 Marine mammals aren’t “immune from the burden” of toxic forever chemicals, even…