Surely I can't be the only New Zealander to arrive on Stewart Island and become hooked on bird watching?

Stewart Island is not completely predator free but compared with the mainland it is a paradise for our native birds, writes Jill Worrall.

A deckhand who survived for 18 hours in Foveaux Strait after the fishing vessel he was on capsized said he was "ready to cross over" when rescuers finally arrived.

At least two young children were among those missing at sea after a fishing vessel carrying a family on their annual muttonbirding trip capsized in Foveaux Straight.

Chris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.

The Foveaux Strait ferry is not for the faint-hearted, says Chris Samsara.

A decision to kill 48 pilot whales found stranded on Stewart Island had been difficult but there was no alternative, DoC says.

Stewart Island is a true Kiwi wilderness, says Eloise Gibson.

To the great white shark, a spot of water out from Stewart Island has been revealed as the equivalent of the corner pub.

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.