The whales stranded themselves on what's known as a deathtrap for ocean life. — -- Rescue workers are trying to save nearly 200 whales that were beached in New Zealand on Friday, though at least ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As many as 55 pilot whales washed up on Farewell Spit, on New Zealand’s southern island - Reuters A rescue mission has been ...

The 18km southern coast of New Zealand's capital is home to some of the city's best surfing breaks. Divers are drawn to the rocky shores for the spearfishing and abalone harvesting, and the pristine ...

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The body of a dolphin was found decapitated on a beach in New Zealand, raising a call from wildlife officials for information. Getty Images/iStock Photo Wildlife officials have put out a call to the ...

On a beach in southern New Zealand, a creature thousands of miles from home made a rare stop. Irene Wright McClatchy News The large mass of land and ice on the southern tip of the planet is ruled by ...