Bid to establish whale sanctuary fails. Commercial whaling guidelines could be finished by next year. Wrong sanctuary, but they're all bad anyway, says delegate. New Zealand and Australia vow to continue fight for whale sanctuary. Rare whale cruises into Sounds.
Japan blasts whale sanctuary, Greenpeace ban fails .
Japan denies cash for votes to block Pacific whale sanctuary. Verbal taunts set tone for International Whaling Conference. Japan running scared on whaling issues, says Greenpeace. News Update - 4th July 2000. DAY TWO - First hand report from Paul Spong.