Dolphins
Protecting Lyttelton dolphins
There are concerns noise from a new cruise berth in Lyttleton could have an impact on the harbour's dolphins. Underwater pile driving is planned for the port but it's been put on hold while the issues… Audio
Forty-four dolphins caught in Bay of Plenty nets in past year
There were 44 dolphins caught in fishing nets in the Bay of Plenty alone in the past year, with more than half of them dying, according to figures obtained by Forest & Bird.
Silent sleep: risks to whales, porpoises and dolphins
Marine Biologist and researcher with Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury Andrew Wright has found whales, dolphins and porpoises are putting themselves in danger when they sleep. Andrew… Audio
Twenty dolphins saved in Solomon Islands
20 dolphins were rescued and released from captivity in the western province of Solomon Islands. Audio
A newly discovered sea friendship
Different species of dolphins in New Zealand waters, the false killer whales and bottlenose, have been captured not only hunting together but also socialising, travelling and resting with each other… Audio
DoC moves to protect marine life in Marlborough Sounds
The Department of Conservation has temporarily stopped issuing new permits for ventures wanting to view marine wildlife while it to finds out what's happening in the Sounds, and whether further steps… Audio
Eavesdropping in Cook Strait
Whales, dolphins, earthquakes and boats are some of the sounds that make the underwater world of Cook Strait a noisy place. Video, Audio
Eavesdropping in Cook Strait
Whales, dolphins, earthquakes and boats are some of the sounds that make the underwater world of Cook Strait a noisy place.
Video, AudioHector's dolphin calf sighted in Otago waters
A very young Hector's dolphin calf has been spotted in Otago waters this week. It was sighted by crew on the Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours boat on Tuesday. Naturally, Dr Liz Slooten, a whale and… Audio
Huge pod of dolphins spotted off coast of Kaikoura
A Kaikoura tourism operator discovered a pod of more than 300 dolphins today, during their first trip out since the earthquake. Video, Audio
Rochelle Constantine: whale strandings
Kim Hill talks to behavioural ecologist Dr Rochelle Constantine, Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland. She discusses whale strandings. Audio
US sounds wake-up call on Hector's dolphins
The United States is calling for further protection for Māui and Hector's dolphins, a move a local zoologist describes as embarrassing for the New Zealand government.
Rochelle Constantine: cetacean tourism
Kim Hill talks to behavioural ecologist Dr Rochelle Constantine, Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland. She is co-coordinator of this year's University of… Audio
Tuning into whale song
NIWA marine ecologist Kim Goetz is setting up acoustic monitoring stations in Cook Strait to eavesdrop on whales and dolphins as they migrate through New Zealand waters. Audio
Tuning into whale song
NIWA marine ecologist Kim Goetz is setting up acoustic monitoring stations in Cook Strait to eavesdrop on whales and dolphins as they migrate through New Zealand waters.
AudioThree decades on the tail of Hector’s dolphins
After more than 30 years of studying the world's smallest dolphins Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson still enjoy getting out on the water to observe Hector's dolphins, writes Alison Ballance. Video, Audio, Gallery
Three decades on the tail of Hector’s dolphins
After more than 30 years of studying the world's smallest dolphins Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson still enjoy getting out on the water to observe Hector's dolphins, writes Alison Ballance.
Video, AudioBoaties could drive dolphins from Bay of Islands
Bottlenose dolphins are at risk of being driven out of the Bay of Islands because of boat traffic, according to a new report.
Sound Archives - Sarah Johnston
Opo, the Crazy Dolphin was a big hit released 60 years ago this week at the end of 'the summer of Opo', when thousands of Kiwis flocked to Opononi in Hokianga Harbour to see Opo, the dolphin which… Audio
Fears fishing boat threatening endangered dolphins
Conservationists and deep sea fishers are worried a Talley's boat, anchored just off the coast of West Auckland beach Piha, is threatening the critically endangered Maui's dolphin.
