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NationalJune 12

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.
IWC calls on NZ to do more for dolphins
IWC calls on NZ to do more for dolphins
DunedinMarch 3

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.
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
NationalJuly 8

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.
WorldJune 24

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.
The MixApril 12

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.
WorldFebruary 25

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.
WorldSeptember 26

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.
DunedinSeptember 2

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.
Whale protection call
Whale protection call
WorldJuly 12

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.
AustraliaJuly 5

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.
WorldJuly 5

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.
WorldFebruary 17

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.
AustraliaJanuary 10

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.
WorldOctober 5

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.
WorldOctober 4

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.
WorldJuly 15

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.
NationalFebruary 18

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.
DunedinJanuary 10

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.
Sister city link tactic in anti-whaling bid
Sister city link tactic in anti-whaling bid
NationalJune 23

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.
WorldJune 18

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.
NationalJune 15

Whaling commission scandal won't stop diplomatic bid: PM

New Zealand will push ahead with attempts to get a diplomatic solution to whaling in the Southern Ocean at the International Whaling Organisation despite new revelations of corruption.
Whaling commission scandal won't stop diplomatic bid: PM
Whaling commission scandal won't stop diplomatic bid: PM
NationalJune 1

Bethune expected to escape assault conviction

The lawyer for Auckland whaling protester Peter Bethune, on trial in Tokyo and facing up to 15 years in prison if found guilty, says is confident he will not be convicted of the charge of assault against a Japanese whaler.
Bethune expected to escape assault conviction
Bethune expected to escape assault conviction
NationalMay 31

Govt to consider legal action against Japanese whaling

The Government will consider joining Australia's international legal action against Japanese whaling, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.
NationalMay 28

NZ still talking before court over whaling

New Zealand will not be joining Australian legal action against Japan over whaling in the Southern Ocean until diplomatic avenues are exhausted, Prime Minister John Key and Foreign Minister Murray McCully say.
WorldMay 28

Australia takes action on whaling

Australia is launching legal action to stop Japanese whaling in Antarctic waters.