Whale
Our Changing World: The spade-toothed whale
Last year, a rare and mysterious spade-toothed whale washed up south of Ōtepoti Dunedin, sparking massive interest and news headlines around the world.
We join Claire Concannon at the week-long… Audio
In search of southern right whales
Emma Carroll talks about the return of southern right whales from the edge of extinction and a project asking the public to report whale sightings. Audio
In search of southern right whales
Emma Carroll talks about the return of southern right whales from the edge of extinction and a project asking the public to report whale sightings.
AudioBrexit deadlock and a dead whale in the Thames
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the new twists and turns in Brexit as it turns into a deadlock. He'll also talk about Hessie the humpback which died in the Thames, the… Audio
Whale rescue efforts bring 'overwhelming' emotions
A ranger who helped to save six pygmy killer whales is both devastated and relieved with the lengthy rescue efforts.
Shifting scales: Unlocking the mysteries of whale song
New research looking at the elaborate sounds produced by humpback whales is providing fresh insights into whale vocalization. It's found that while humpback whales pass down calls through generations… Audio, Gallery
Wellington whale and calf 'unlikely' to stick around
Wellington has been treated to Southern Right Whale and its calf in the harbour - but a marine mammal charity says the pair aren't likely to stick around.
Humpback Whale Stranding - calf dies
Lynn Freeman talks to the Department of Conservation 's Stephen Soole about the state of two Humpback whales, stranded on Baylys Beach, near Dargaville and the rescue attempts to free them. Audio
Our Changing World for 12 July 2018
Whale expert Will Rayment tells us all about New Zealand's southern right whales, and engineers are studying the flow of rivers in the University of Auckland's Water Engineering Laboratory. Audio
Our Changing World for 12 July 2018
Whale expert Will Rayment tells us all about New Zealand's southern right whales, and engineers are studying the flow of rivers in the University of Auckland's Water Engineering Laboratory.
AudioThe Duke of Whale-ington versus the fireworks
The southern right whale in Wellington Harbour may mean the postponement of the fireworks show for Matariki. Audio
Wellington Matariki fireworks may be stalled by whale visit
Wellington City Council is mulling over whether its Matariki fireworks display should be postponed due to an unexpected marine manuhiri. It is the first time in eight years a southern right whale has… Audio
Fears fireworks show could hurt harbour whale
Wellingtonians have been descending on the harbour front to catch a glimpse of a southern right whale that has been frolicking there - but there are concerns about the council's Mataraki fireworks… Audio
Whale stranded off Auckland's Point Chevalier
A whale stranded offshore from the Auckland suburb of Point Chevalier has been refloated.
Whale spotted off Auckland waterfront
Aucklanders have been able to see a southern right whale close to shore in Waitemata Harbour.
Entangled whales - Mike Morrissey
Every year thousands of whales have to be rescued after getting tangled in nets and ropes. Just last week a young humpback had to be cut free near Kaikoura by a specially trained team of volunteers… Audio
