TV3 NATIONAL NEWS. 02/06/1991

New Zealand and other anti whaling nations have won their battle to extend the ban on commercial whaling for another year but Iceland today quit the International Whaling Commission and along with Japan and Norway is threatening to start hunting whales again regardless. Speaker: Steinar Bastersen, (Small Whaler Association).

Greenpeace has held a number of demonstrations this weekend to try to get recognition of this countries nuclear free stance.

The queen of Rarotonga, wants Cook Islanders in New Zealand to help preserve their language and culture. Speaker: Paa Ariki Tapaeru Upokotini, (Queen of the Takitimu).

The search is still on for a 63 year old dear stalker missing on Stewart Island since Thursday. More than 90 people, 3 boats and a helicopter are involved in the search.

The great South Island pig hunt today was judged in the North Canterbury town of Cust. Speakers: Graeme Kimble, (Pig Hunters Club); Wayne Cameron, (Hunter).

500 Cats were judged at the National Cat Show in Wellington today. Speaker: Twinks McCabe, (Cat Owner).

The English soccer team arrived in the county today. Speakers: Gary Lineker, (England Captain); Ian Marshall, (All White's Coach); Vaughan Coveny, (All White).

Rugby - New South Wales beat Otago 28 17 in Sydney.

The National Karate Champs were held in Wellington today.

More than 2000 runners competed in the 10th Christchurch marathon today.