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Latest from Stewart Island
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
No GPs - the island that has no doctors
A survey of 78 locals found high costs and stress accessing mainland care.
This NZ community plans to be solar-powered by Christmas
The island's 480 residents still rely entirely on diesel for their electricity.
Great white shark scare: Fears of apex predator off Canterbury unfounded after tag washes ashore
Tracker came off 2.8m female near Stewart Island and drifted hundreds of kilometres.
Hunter who broke ‘number one rule of hunting’ and shot dead young cancer survivor avoids jail
Paul Stevens fired from about 20m at what he called a 'dark, shadowy image'.
'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shooting
Police say Paul Stevens fired from 20m at movement he thought was a deer.
Hunter pleads guilty over Stewart Island shooting death of Jock Davies
Paul Stevens admitted causing the death during a Stewart Island hunting trip.
'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air
One central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.
North Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch
Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.
27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beach
The whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.
South Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issued
Buller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.
Lightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce storm
State Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.
'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discovered
The Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.
'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite efforts
The seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.
'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victim
Jock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.
'Dearly loved' 21yo killed in Stewart Island hunting incident
Tribute paid to Jock Davies, who had battled leukemia as a teenager.
Man dies on hunting trip on Stewart Island, police launch investigation
Search and Rescue team flying above remote island spotted man dead near Lords River.
Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.
Muttonbirding: 'It's a part of who we are'
Daniel Tarrant is harvesting tītī on Rakiura's tītī islands.
Jetstar passenger says ‘dozens’ were left without bags including vital gear and medication
Alison Boyce was heading to Stewart Island, but her bag was left in Auckland.
How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.
Kiwi completes incredible run across NZ and Australia
Curly Jacobs says he soon learned to leave the Aussie wildlife alone.
Fast-track bill: Shane Jones fires up over 'Nimbys' hobbling the economy
Aquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.
‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hike
The Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.