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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
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.
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.
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.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
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.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.