Conservationists are racing to try to save more than 170 whales stranded on a remote beach on New Zealand’s South Island.

Over 400 Whales Beach Themselves in One of New Zealand's Largest Whale Strandings This is the third largest recorded whale beaching in New Zealand's history ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand volunteers formed a human chain in the water at a remote beach on Friday as they raced to save dozens of whales after more than 400 of the creatures beached ...

A pristine beach has been saved for future generations to enjoy after almost 40,000 New Zealanders banded together.

However, scientists in New Zealand may have finally caught a break. The country’s conservation agency said Monday a creature that washed up on a South Island beach this month is believed to be a ...

Scores of whales stranded on a remote New Zealand beach got back in the water, only to return to land – leaving more than 100 of them dead, agency says.