New Zealand'No alternative' to putting down whalesA decision to kill 48 pilot whales found stranded on Stewart Island had been difficult but there was no alternative, DoC says.20 Feb 08:15 PM
Freight and logisticsIt's a wrap - luxury superyacht ready for refitOne of the world's biggest and most luxurious private sailing yachts, the Athena, was "shrink wrapped" in Westhaven marina yesterday.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhaling suspension a bluff - Sea ShepherdAnti-whaling activists say reports of Japan's annual Southern Ocean whale hunt being suspended are a bluff.16 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandDolphin death sparks a call for extra vigilanceThe death of a dolphin after a collision with a boat in the Hauraki Gulf has prompted a warning for boaties to take care around marine mammals.16 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldJapan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reportsThe Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.16 Feb 06:27 AM
WorldOysters being wiped out around the worldEnjoy your shucking while it lasts. Wild oysters are now "functionally extinct" in many places where they were once plentiful.06 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPirates use tortured hostages as defence shieldPirates operating off the coast of Somalia have begun to use aggressive new tactics including torture against captives.02 Feb 07:48 PM
