Environmental groups face a nervous wait to find out how much damage will be done by a boating mishap off the southern coast of the South Island.

A fishing vessel struck rocks off Stewart Island in rough seas late last night and has spilled thousands of litres of diesel.

The first man to swim from Stewart Island to Bluff says he has great respect for the first person to conquer the fickle Foveaux Strait 50 years ago.

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.

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

Jim Eagles discovers even our threatened species in sanctuary are not afraid to fight for territorial advantage.

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.