7/6/2018
'Matariki the Wellington Whale' attracts large fanbase on social media ... The southern right back whale, which has been gracing our country's capital ...
Wellington has been transfixed by a whale for several days since it appeared frolicking in the harbour. Aside from the fact it is a southern right whale, ...
Working with @docgovtnz a biopsy sample was taken for genetic analysis & acoustic recordings taken for @niwa's ongoing whale research ...
People on the Facebook group 'Whale and dolphin watch - Wellington' have suggested the best viewing points for seeing the whale are: Barnard ...
The rare southern right whale, also known as tohora, was seen playing in Wellington Harbour on Wednesday and has decided to stick around, ...
A rare visiting whale in Wellington Harbour has won hearts in the New Zealand capital but forced officials to cancel the city's annual fireworks display.
But a rare southern right whale was sighted in Wellington Harbor earlier this week. The whale has stuck around, and city officials are concerned.
WELLINGTON (AFP) - A rare visiting whale in Wellington Harbour has won hearts in the New Zealand capital but forced officials to cancel the city's ...
7/5/2018
Wellington has been forced to postpone its Maori New Year fireworks display over the weekend, because of fears it will distress a visiting whale.
A curious southern right whale in Wellington Harbour today has delayed an Interislander ferry and forced the cancellation of the capital's Matariki ...
Ferries are taking extra precautions travelling through Wellington Harbour this week to avoid harming the visiting whale. The rare southern right whale ...
A huge southern right whale frolicking in Wellington harbour has brought the capital's waterfront to a standstill as locals skip work to catch a glimpse of ...
Once again Wellington's visiting southern right whale put on a display while frolicking in the harbour near the Inter-islander ferry terminal.
A large whale is still hanging out in the Wellington Harbour and appears to have no plans to leave, the day before a Matariki fireworks display is due to ...
Wellington's been the right place for a visit by a rare southern right whale since it was first spotted in the harbour on Tuesday. But the presence of the ...
The southern right whale has collected plenty of admirers in the capital, with many people crowding the waterfront - and the water- for a sighting.
VIDEO: Whale shows off in New Zealand harbor ... in New Zealand's Wellington Harbour Wednesday -- an up-close view of a southern right whale!
WATCH: Rare Southern right whale makes a splash in New Zealand harbour ... A southern right whale has made a rare appearance in New Zealand's ...
7/4/2018
DOC Marine Species Officer Hannah Hendriks says: “DOC has taken a sample from the whale for research purposes and are confident that its ...
A visiting whale has given Wellington commuters a special trip to work this morning, frolicking in the harbour as ferry passengers watched. The rare ...
The Department of Conservation (DOC) reminds keen whale watchers to keep at least 50m away from the rare southern right whale/tohora currently ...
The southern right whale currently visiting Wellington Harbour has continued to put on a show for onlookers today with numerous splashes and tail ...
Office workers in Wellington, New Zealand were delighted when they spotted a whale frolicking in the harbour near Oriental Bay when they arrived at ...
Wellington workers paused on their morning commute as a huge southern right whale spent its third day frolicking in the inner city harbour. Southern ...
A visiting whale has given Wellington commuters a particularly special trip to work this morning, frolicking in the harbour as ferry passengers watched.
A visiting whale has given Wellington commuters a special trip to work this morning, frolicking in the harbour as ferry passengers watched.
The first recorded sighting of a southern right whale in the capital in eight years has given researchers a chance to learn more about the species.