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Rare white humpback whale sighted off the Kaikōura coast

NZ HeraldStuff1NewsTuesday 14 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A rare white humpback whale was spotted south of Kaikōura on Friday, October 10, 2025. The sighting has caused excitement among locals who wonder if the whale is the world-famous Migaloo.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 14 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
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