TravelStewart Island: Domain of the birdsSurely I can't be the only New Zealander to arrive on Stewart Island and become hooked on bird watching?25 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis on show over SouthlandStunning images of Aurora Australis have been captured from Invercargill.17 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandIn awe of the Aurora AustralisA geomagnetic storm strongly compressing the Earth's magnetic field lit up both poles with bright auroras. Stephen Voss captured these brilliant images in Southland.17 Jun 08:47 PM
TravelFiordland: Sounds like heavenElizabeth Binning and her family encounter the great outdoors in the south.06 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelStewart and Ulva islands: Avian outposts in the southStewart Island is not completely predator free but compared with the mainland it is a paradise for our native birds, writes Jill Worrall.06 Jun 02:00 AM
EconomyArt for sale: Auction market defies the downturnHard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall31 May 05:30 PM
TravelThe Hollyford Track, FiordlandThe dramatic landscapes of the Hollyford Valley make this one of New Zealand's most spectacular nature walks.16 May 12:10 AM
TravelCruising: The ship that rockedEdward Rooney charts a course to the bottom of South Island and across to Australia on one of the busiest cruise ships afloat.06 May 08:40 PM
TravelHump Ridge Track, TuatapereThis <a href='http://www.humpridgetrack.co.nz' target='_blank'>three-day Southland loop walk</a> offers access to spectacular national park scenery and the remnants of what used to be New Zealand's busiest milling town. Once a year, keen hikers take on Stump the Hump - a midnight tramp across the track's 55-kilometre-stretch. 30 Apr 12:01 AM
TravelThe Catlins: Rare species at home in the wild southJill Worrall continues her journey south through the Catlins, the remote coastal region that straddles Otago and Southland.17 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionThe Catlins: Discovering a forgotten nugget of NZTwo decades ago it was mostly only Otago and Southland locals who knew about the Catlins, but the secret's now out, writes Jill Worrall.09 Apr 10:30 PM
OpinionIs the proposed Fiordland monorail a good idea?Here is the latest selection of Your Views...03 Apr 08:16 PM
TravelFiordland: NZ's newest theme park?Fiordland National Park is at risk of being turned into a theme park warn opponents of a proposed monorail.03 Apr 07:43 PM
TravelThe Catlins, South IslandThis coastal area which straddles the Otago and Southland regions is home to penguins, sea lions, permanently wind-blown trees and an eye-opening petrified forest.20 Mar 01:38 AM
TravelThe Catlins: Coast of prehistoric beautyBeneath the Catlins mist lurks a wilderness so ancient, it’s like taking a gigantic step back to the Jurassic period, writes Julia Shallcrass.20 Mar 01:30 AM
TravelKayaking Milford Sound, SouthlandWith its sheer cliff faces, rainforest-clad valley floor, countless waterfalls and razor-tipped mountains, Fiordland's Milford Sound is a sight to behold from any angle.06 Mar 12:51 AM
TravelMilford Sound: A personal perspectiveKayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.05 Mar 10:30 PM
