Dolphins and orcas sighted in Wellington bays

Sunday 16 March 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 16 Mar 2025, 5:24pm

Wellingtonians have reported multiple sightings of orca and a large pod of dolphins over the past two days. The marine mammals have been seen close to the shore across various bays in the region.

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1. Waikato Times via RNZSun 16 Mar 2025, 3:45pm

   Dolphins and orcas sighted across Wellington bays (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldSun 16 Mar 2025, 4:26pm

   Dolphins and orcas delight Wellington with close shore sightings (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 16 Mar 2025, 5:24pm

   Dolphins, orcas delight Wellington with close shore sightings (opens in new tab)