https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-pilot-whales-stranded-on-new-zealand-coastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-pilot-whales-stranded-on-new-zealand-coasthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-of-pilot-whales-stranded-on-new-zealand-coast#u187077Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:48:56 +0000Over 40 pilot whales have died after stranding on a beach in New Zealand's North Island. Rescuers are trying to refloat survivors near Cape Palliser. The mass stranding has been described as 'difficult and distressing'. At least 20 pilot whales were stranded along the Ngawi coast.Why it mattersMass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon in New Zealand. The country's geography, with many beaches and coastal areas, can make it difficult for whales to navigate. Conservation efforts are in place to protect whales and other marine life.What is confirmedOver 40 pilot whales