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flag A rare beaked whale stranded on Auckland beach, prompting rescue and public warnings.

flag A Shepherd’s beaked whale stranded on St Heliers Beach, Auckland, on March 3, 2026, prompting a rescue effort by Project Jonah and the Department of Conservation. flag The deep-sea species, rarely seen near shore, was assessed as distressed and refloated as the tide rose. flag Officials warned of possible re-stranding and urged the public to report marine mammal sightings. flag The incident is part of a larger pattern of strandings, including recent events in Golden Bay and Tasmania.

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