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

Stewart and Ulva islands: Avian outposts in the south
Stewart Island is not completely predator free but compared with the mainland it is a paradise for our native birds, writes Jill Worrall.

Sinking survivor speaks of ordeal
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.

Stewart Island: Delights of a dodgy jetty
Chris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.

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

Ulva Island: Battles in flight to rule the roost
Jim Eagles discovers even our threatened species in sanctuary are not afraid to fight for territorial advantage.

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

Stewart Island: Where nature rules
Stewart Island is a true Kiwi wilderness, says Eloise Gibson.

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

Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
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.