Stewart Island
$15 tourist levy for Stewart Island too much, locals argue
The Stewart Island visitor levy has been set at $5 since it was introduced in 2013, but now the council is proposing to hike it to $15 to help cover the cost of upgrading its buildings - but that's… Audio
'I knew they were all going to die'
It was cold, dark, and Liz Carlson was alone, desperately trying to re-float more than 100 whales that stranded on a remote Stewart Island bay. She spoke with Lisa Owen about the worst experience of… Video, Audio
145 whales die after stranding on Stewart Island
While 145 pilot whales died after stranding on Stewart Island, Department of Conservation says its focus is on saving killer whales that stranded on 90 Mile Beach. Video, Audio
Fears tripling visitor levy could damage island's tourism
A proposed tripling of Stewart Island's visitor levy is expected to provoke heated debate when it goes to public consultation next month.
Renewable energy on hold for Stewart Island
An ambitious plan to have only renewable energy powering Stewart Island is being shelved, for now. Wind, hydro or solar energy or even a cable across Foveaux Strait have been deemed too expensive… Audio
Shark Cage Diving bill
Shark cage diving around Stewart Island could soon be banned. Storm Stanley of PauaMAC5 and Shark Dive NZ director Peter Scott give both sides of the story. Audio
Come On Over
Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely. Audio
Going for the Record
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins. Audio
The Big Three
Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa. Audio
Eat All the Pizza!
Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things. Audio
The Smell of Fear
As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery. Audio
Late Starts and Duck Farts
The big climb begins! Bruce takes on the Richmond Ranges. Audio
Queen of the Cicadas
Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, beginning the second leg of Te Araroa. Audio
Dances with Bulls
After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey. Audio
A Bit of a Dogleg
Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious. Audio
A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle
Bruce Hopkins fills in some of the missing pieces of Te Araroa jigsaw puzzle. Audio
