Whale Stranding

Rescuers try to help a stranded whale off the coast of Northland.

Rescuers look on as Deparment of Conservation make a decision after failed attempts to refloat the whale.

The female humpback whale's calf died beside it on 6 August.

Kuia crying as they watch the stranded whale on a Northland beach.

Rescuers waiting to help a whale stranded in Northland.

A whale stranded in Northland.

A digger is used to build a trench, as rescuers try to rescue a stranded whale in Northland.

More than 100 volunteers have joined the Department of Conservation and Project Jonah staff to help a stranded whale in Northland.

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