New ZealandNZ anti-whaler's life in Japanese prisonA look at the conditions of detention faced by a NZ anti-whaling activist awaiting trial in Japan for disrupting whaling in the Southern Ocean.12 May 10:15 PM
WorldGovt urges Japan to join Ady Gil investigationThe NZ Govt is putting pressure on Japan to participate in an investigation into the sinking of an anti-whaling vessel, John Key says.09 May 09:44 PM
WorldAdy Gil collision inquiry 'inconclusive' A lack of Japanese co-operation has meant an Australian investigation into Ady Gill's collision with a whaling boat was 'inconclusive'. 08 May 08:05 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
WorldWhaling debate rages on as Japanese fleet returns to portJapan's internet users are increasingly inflamed by what they say is racism behind the whaling debate.14 Apr 12:30 AM
WorldJapanese whalers blame 'violent interference' for small catchJapan's whaling fleet has returned home with their smallest catch in years, blaming anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd for interfering in their operations.13 Apr 07:44 AM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> Little sympathy for middle-age angstJohn Roughan writes that ageing activist Peter Bethune should cut the antics and enjoy a much improved world.09 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandJapan to lay five charges against NZ whaling activistJapan will lay five charges against anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, for boarding the Shonan Maru II in the Southern Ocean in February. His lawyer says the situation is potentially very serious.02 Apr 02:03 AM
TravelJapan: Land of rising funHarajuku, the epicentre of Tokyo's youth fashion scene, is where small, slightly deranged teenagers with an endless capacity for weirdness come to play dress-up.28 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental group ready to defend whaling activistJapanese lawyers are lined up to defend incarcerated anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune, but an environmental group still hopes Japanese authorities will send him home.19 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandJapanese media express frustration at NZ activistJapanese media have expressed frustration at a NZ activist's anti-whaling protests, with one top newspaper accusing him of terrorism.14 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandAussie politician backing fight to free NZ activistThe leader of Australia's Green Party is backing a campaign to free anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune.13 Mar 05:20 AM