New ZealandDoC calls for volunteers for whale refloatHowling winds up to 100kmh are hampering efforts to rescue 24 surviving whales on a beach in the Far North.23 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandAttempt to refloat whales tomorrowA large pod of pilot whales stranded on a Far North beach will hopefully be refloated tomorrow.23 Sep 02:02 AM
New Zealand24 stranded whales survive nightSurviving pilot whales from a stranded pod may have to be refloated at a more sheltered bay.22 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandNature's cruel blow - whales, lambs dieGales and heavy rain pounding the North Island have shattered weather records, and winds last night hampered rescue efforts after a mass whale stranding at the northern tip of NZ.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSurviving whales relocated by roadMore than 40 of the 80 pilot whales stranded at Spirits Bay have died and the rest will have to be relocated by road because of rough weather conditions.22 Sep 07:38 AM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' mass whale stranding - DOCDOC staff are scrambling to get enough help to save up to 30 whales still stranded at Spirits Bay, north of Kaitaia. At least 43 have died.22 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandNine whales surviveJust nine of the 63 whales found stranded on a Northland beach on Friday have survived.21 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandStranded pilot whales refloatedEleven pilot whales have been successfully transported and refloated at Matai Bay after a mass stranding on Karikari Beach near Kaitaia yesterday.21 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandWhale death toll rises to 44The number of whales to have perished on Karikari beach has now reached 44 - but rescuers are trying to save 14 survivors.20 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandWashed up sperm whale set alightA huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBethune 'downright ungrateful', says PMJohn Key has called anti-whaling protester Pete Bethune "downright ungrateful" after he slammed the Government.12 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandBethune backs Sea Shepherd explanation for banPete Bethune says he fully supports Sea Shepherd, despite the organisation "booting him out" during his trial in Japan.12 Jul 02:00 AM
Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizensGood on Pete Bethune, writes <i>Matt McCarten</i>.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Bethune returns homeAnti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.10 Jul 06:45 AM
WorldSea Shepherd did 'deal' with JapaneseA deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.07 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandPete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrowReports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term. 05 Jul 08:52 PM