New ZealandPeters: Japan restarting commercial whaling 'concerning'But Green MP Gareth Hughes wants Peters to express his concerns to Japan personally.02 Jul 11:46 PM
WorldJapan to resume commercial whaling: reportsJapan will inform the IWC of its decision by the end of the year.20 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandTaranaki blue whales endemic to NZ - studyNZ has its very own population of the largest animal in the world: the blue whale.17 May 07:30 PM
WorldJapan to defend whaling programmeLawyers for Japan are due to state its case today for continuing its whaling programme, at the International Court of Justice.01 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldFuture of whaling hangs in the balanceThe nations that make up the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meet next week to decide whether to allow whaling in Antarctic waters for the next decade.18 Jun 03:04 AM
WorldHarpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobbyConservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.15 Jun 04:13 AM
New ZealandNZ threatens court action over whalingNZ will join Australia in taking legal action over Japan's whaling programme if last minute diplomatic solutions are not found.31 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandIWC whaling proposal 'offensive'The NZ foreign minister rejects a new whaling proposal allowing nations to continue commercial whaling for another decade.23 Apr 03:35 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Harpoon waiting to prick Key's bubbleHard decisions over the IWC threaten to end the PM's no-nuke dream run.16 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldMore than 5000 whales could be saved: reportA compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years16 Apr 01:14 AM
