Traffic grinds to a standstill on Wellington’s harbourside roads as locals try to catch a glimpse of the rare visitorA huge southern right whale frolicking in Wellington harbour has brought the capital’s waterfront to a standstill as locals skip work to catch a glimpse of the animal. Southern right whales used to be a common sight in Wellington harbour, but 150 years of whaling from the 17th century brought them to the brink of extinction. Continue reading…
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