<br /> <p>A pod of orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, came close to swimmers at Auckland’s Kohimarama Beach on Sunday, August 28.</p><br /><p>Witness Nick Poortman filmed the event and said the orcas came within 10 metres (30 feet) of the shore as beachgoers gathered to watch.</p><br /><p>Poortman said the pod included an adult and either one or two calves, and described the adult as huge</a>. Credit: Nick Poortman</p><br />
