New ZealandIWC whaling proposal 'offensive'The NZ foreign minister rejects a new whaling proposal allowing nations to continue commercial whaling for another decade.23 Apr 03:35 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Harpoon waiting to prick Key's bubbleHard decisions over the IWC threaten to end the PM's no-nuke dream run.16 Apr 04:00 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
New ZealandWhaling compromise only chance of success - GovtNZ representative Sir Geoffrey Palmer fears the IWC could collapse if current negotiations on whales were to fail.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Tantrum' after blog derails Govt's whaling meetingChris Carter has accused Murray McCully of throwing a temper tantrum after a government briefing on whaling was cancelled because of Carter's blog.31 Mar 05:04 AM
New ZealandWhat's the difference? The orca knowsIt was a question many Herald readers wanted answered - what the heck is a pseudorca?26 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldOpen season on whales once againThe moratorium on commercial whaling in the Southern Ocean looks likely to end next year.22 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandPalmer urges compromise on whaling debateSir Geoffrey Palmer has drawn the ire of anti-whaling conservationists, saying some whales may need to be killed in order to save others.21 Mar 05:20 AM
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 ZealandNZ's Antarctic fishing blamed for orca declineResearchers say a decline in Ross Sea orcas may be partly due to NZ's deep-sea fishing.18 Mar 03:00 PM
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 ZealandKey: Govt cannot intervene in activist's caseJohn Key says the Govt can not intervene in Japan's legal processes to help anti-whaling campaigner Peter Bethune.14 Mar 08:11 PM
