IWC calls on NZ to do more for dolphins
The New Zealand Government should take immediate actions to eliminate bycatch of Maui dolphins, the International Whaling Commission scientific committee has recommended.
Whaling
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
A Japanese whaling vessel that reportedly tailed an anti-whaling ship close to Otago's coastline - inside New Zealand's exclusive economic zone- did so against the ''strong wishes'' of the New Zealand Government.
NZ points finger at Japan over whaling
NZ points finger at Japan over whaling
New Zealand has accused Japan of treating the whaling convention as "an industry cartel" during an international court battle against whaling.
Southern Ocean whaling case to start
Southern Ocean whaling case to start
It's been a long time coming but finally Australian lawyers will stand before the 16 judges of the International Court of Justice and ask them to ban Japan from harpooning whales in the Southern Ocean.
Whale of a tale
Whale of a tale
It might shine a light on a slice of New Zealand's past, but a Stewart Island archaeological project could also make history, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Whaling conflict heats up near Antarctic
Whaling conflict heats up near Antarctic
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd and Japanese whalers are again colliding in the Southern Ocean south of Australia, with the conservation group accusing the Japanese of illegally bringing in a military-style ship to the conflict.
Japan set to suspend whale hunt
Japan set to suspend whale hunt
Japan could suspend its annual Antarctic whale hunt because the ageing flagship of its fleet needs urgent repair work.
Whale protection call
Whale protection call
The leader of a University of Otago expedition to the Auckland Islands has called for greater protection of a part of the archipelago densely populated by southern right whales.
South Korea backflips on whaling plan
South Korea backflips on whaling plan
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr says he is confident South Korea's assurances that they will not proceed with a "scientific" whaling programme have been made in good faith.
Sea Shepherd to send fleet to South Korea
Sea Shepherd to send fleet to South Korea
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd says it will expand its fleet to South Korea's coastal waters to prevent whaling in the region.
South Korea whaling plans slammed
South Korea whaling plans slammed
South Korea says it plans to begin scientific whaling, a move which has been roundly condemned by New Zealand and Australian officials.
Sea Shepherd ruling 'victory for the whales'
Sea Shepherd ruling 'victory for the whales'
A federal judge in Seattle has declined to immediately restrain the activities of a Washington state-based anti-whaling group.
Govt reminds Japan whalers to stay out
Govt reminds Japan whalers to stay out
The federal government has reminded Japan that its whaling vessels are not welcome in Australia's territorial waters amid claims one strayed close to Macquarie Island.
Fears of violent conflict in Southern Ocean
Fears of violent conflict in Southern Ocean
Australia is stepping up diplomatic pressure on Japan in a bid to stop this year's whale catch in the Southern Ocean.
Japan to resume Antarctic whaling
Japan to resume Antarctic whaling
Japan will go ahead with its whaling programme in the Antarctic later this year under heightened security to fend off activists who have vowed to disrupt the annual hunt, the country's fisheries minister says.
Japan walkout throws whaling talks into disarray
Japan walkout throws whaling talks into disarray
Plans for a whaling sanctuary in the southern Atlantic were put off by a year after Japan and other pro-whaling nations stalled talks on the proposal at the International Whaling Commission.
Decision may signal end of Antarctic whaling
Decision may signal end of Antarctic whaling
Japan's formal announcement today that it will halt its Antarctic whaling mission for the rest of the season may be an indication that whaling in the Antarctic is coming to an end, says a Green Party MP.
Sister city link tactic in anti-whaling bid
Sister city link tactic in anti-whaling bid
Dunedin residents are urged to put pressure on their sister city of Otaru in an effort to stop Japanese whaling.
NZ rep unsurprised international whaling talks collapsed
NZ rep unsurprised international whaling talks collapsed
The collapse of a meeting seeking international agreement on the future of whaling has come as no surprise to a New Zealand anti-whaling representative monitoring the talks in Morocco.
Future of whaling hangs in the balance
Future of whaling hangs in the balance
The 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.