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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.

Thousands gather to farewell Easy Rider sinking victims

Going to Stewart Island? It'll cost you...

Dive squad call off search for the day

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.

Children, hero missing at sea

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.

Carmen Gravatt: We don't need extreme oil

11 new kakapo chicks

Plucky pair take to bush

Two Kiwis in adventure to rival <i>Man v Wild</i> as they live in remote areas, surviving what they can hunt.

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.

Severe weather to hit much of NZ

Sire who helped save rare species breathes his last

Smack of jellyfish invade fish farm

Stewart Island: Where nature rules

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