The owner of the mysterious object found washed up on a Southland beach has come forward.

New Zealand has pulled off a huge international victory by securing the support of 25 countries to create the world's largest marine protected area.

Graeme Lay discovers the attraction of Adventure Bay for 18th century explorers.

A word of warning: going to the Australian Antarctic Festival may cause you to spend all your money on a ticket on the next icebreaker out of Hobart.

Greg Bruce is outside his comfort zone beyond the awe-inspiring southern edge.

The bodies of his three companions have been found but a Kiwi fisherman is still missing.

Searchers are continuing to look for two missing crewmen from a fishing vessel lost off Hobart with a New Zealander on board.

There has been a heart-breaking discovery in the search for a missing Kiwi and his three friends after they disappeared while on a fishing trip off Hobart.

Walkers can experience Tasmania's popular new Three Capes Track for half-price as part of the state government's planned celebrations for the 100th anniversary of national parks.

Incongruous features make a new Tasmanian retreat unique, writes Andrew Drummond.

The man was diving for scallops with his daughter, who witnessed the incident.

In the Tasmanian bush, Alan Hitchens has an encounter with an endangered species.

Stories of supernatural sightings enliven the nightly ghost tour at Port Arthur, writes Paul Rush.

Police investigating sex crime allegations against a teacher long presumed dead before being found in rural New Zealand have returned to Australia to prepare a report for a prosecutor.

An international police inquiry may begin into a retired teacher living in New Zealand who is at the centre of allegations of child abuse at a Tasmanian school in the 1960s.

Untamed, unconventional and dramatic - Tasmania's people, like its land, have their own idiosyncratic take on the rest of Australia's claims to fame, finds Chris Reed. And they like a good night out.

Wildlife biologist Nick Mooney says open cut mines in Tasmania could prove to be safe havens for endangered Tasmanian devils.

An Australian politician is refusing to apologise for warning of a Chinese invasion of Australia, after her leader's bizarre anti-China rant.

Wellington Zoo is making a home for four Tasmanian Devils which are due to arrive there this week.

Graham Reid discovers the history and vibrant artistic culture of Tasmania's capital.

We round up some of the best places to stay when you're looking for a spot of luxury in the wilderness.

Crossing forests, moorland, hillsides and deep valleys, William Mackesy finds trekking in Tasmania blissful.

Miranda Spary tastes the bounty of the Apple Isle, Tasmania.

We round up some of the best eco accommodation options for those wanting to get back to nature across the ditch.

Australia's southern island is pretty big. A mountain bike helps Michael Van de Elzen to see some of its best sights.

I'm excited about visiting the Agrarian Kitchen, a farmed-based cooking school about 45 minutes from Hobart in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. I have heard so much about it.

Tasmania casts its food and beer spell over Mike Van de Elzen.

For Tasmania's miners and environmentalists, the devil is in the detail.

Graham Reid gets his fill of fine food and fascinating art on an uncrowded island.