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
EnvironmentHow whale droppings could save the planetResearchers estimate that the iron-rich faeces of sperm whales helps remove 400,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year.17 Jun 01:09 AM
Opinion<i>Yurika Arai:</i> Don't cast all Japanese as villains in whaling issueYurika Arai explains the Japanese attitude to whale meat.15 Jun 04:00 PM
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 ZealandProsecutors seek jail for BethuneJapanese prosecutors are demanding two years jail for NZ anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, on trial for assault and charges after the boarding of a harpoon ship in Antarctic waters.10 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBemusement in Japan at Bethune's banAnti-whaling group Sea Shepherd banning NZ activist Pete Bethune has caused bemusement in Japan ahead of his last day of trial in Tokyo today.09 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ban to help Bethune, wife saysSea Shepherd banned Kiwi anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune from future protests in an effort to help him avoid jail time.09 Jun 12:09 AM
New ZealandGotcha rival's sting harpoons hostAn embarrassed TVNZ has been forced to apologise to viewers after it was duped into broadcasting a live-to-air interview with a fake pro-whaling lobbyist.08 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetained anti-whaling activist kicked out of Sea ShepherdPete Bethune is axed from future Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protests for having a bow and arrows on board the sunken Ady Gil.08 Jun 02:52 AM
New ZealandTVNZ's Henry falls prey to pranksterThe state broadcaster has admitted it was duped by a prankster pretending to be a pro-whaling advocate.08 Jun 02:26 AM
KahuWhale-rider link stops orca autopsyAn orca that washed up dead near Whakatane has been buried in a nearby Maori cemetery despite researchers wanting to perform an autopsy.02 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBethune's defence argument prompts widespread discussionPete Bethune's defence in court that he thought firing acid bottles at a Japanese whaling ship was safe has sparked widespread reaction in Japan.31 May 11:08 PM
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 ZealandPete Bethune faces up to Japanese courtThe NZ anti-whaling activist has been called a "fascist" and a "terrorist" by a jeering spectator during his court appearance in Tokyo.31 May 04:35 AM
WorldAustralia launches court action over whalingAustralia will initiate action in the International Court of Justice, seeking to prevent Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean.28 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandHappy ending for orca family after strandingWhale's calls of distress brought mother and brother dangerously close to shore.26 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-whaling activist likely to admit four chargesPeter Bethune is not expected to plead guilty to an assault charge when he faces court in Tokyo tomorrow.26 May 07:50 AM
New ZealandAnti-whaling activist treated like 'psychopathic killer'Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.22 May 07:58 PM
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
