White's the new black as Kiwis slip rugby's shadow Nov 16, 2009
The subsequent roar at the keeper's scintillating save must have been heard on Stewart Island. As the Bahrainis began to unfurl (appropriately) the white flag, braver punters began shedding their shirts to wave them at their heroes, creating a shimmer that rippled around the ground. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries Nov 5, 2009
The 110-day journey is a port collector's dream that includes 10 overnight calls, visits to an impressive collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and three maiden ports of call -- Alofi, Niue; Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand; and Koror, Palau. Several exciting segments ranging from 16 to 48 days also are available. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bumper brood Apr 16, 2009
Finding a small population which included females on Stewart Island, an island off the southern coast of the South Island of New Zealand, gave conservationists hope. This year's crop of chicks has boosted a critically endangered population. (BBC News -- Science)
Man completes trip relying on Twitter friends Apr 1, 2009
In the end he fell just short -- reaching Stewart Island at the foot of New Zealand's South Island ... In his latest updates, he reveals a battle with sea sickness on the crossing to Stewart Island ... "Oh god, I'm rocking back and forth. Still got motion sickness. Curse you, Stewart Island! "Yesterday's ferry crossing was calm according to local, but it managed to turn me inside out. (CNN -- Travel)
