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Kayaking Milford Sound, Southland
With 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.

Milford Sound: A personal perspective
Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.

Cruising Fiordland: Sounds fantastic
Bryce Johns marvels at the beauty of Fiordland's triple crown.

Aboard the MS Volendam in Southland
The MS Volendam can accommodate 2000 people, including staff, but few New Zealanders take advantage of this unique way to see southern Aotearoa.

Reinstatement ordered for man fired over internet use
A man fired after alleged excessive phone and internet use at work has won interim reinstatement.

Three tourists injured in car crash
Three tourists have been injured in a a car crash in northern Southland.

Invercargill man dies in workplace accident
An Invercargill man has died as a result of a work place accident.

'Occupy' movement reaches New Zealand
Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

Paul Holmes: Politicians' inaction on oil spill earns fail mark
Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.

Hail, lightning pummels Wellington
A violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...