The decision by South Korea to start whaling is being labelled 'unnecessary' and 'reckless' by New Zealand's whaling commissioner.

Geoff Cumming makes the most of some unexpected spare time.

Fears over North Korea's nuclear bomb hide a deeper truth, writes Jared Genser.

Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he plans to quit acting in three years at the age of 50, and wants to do more work behind the camera.