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Person shot in hunting accident north of Whanganui
Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.
Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.
Child allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - report
John Atkins, 44, was shot while hunting in Tolaga Bay on the weekend.
Hunting tragedy as Tolaga Bay man shot by another party
Police continue to investigate the circumstances.
What it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan
'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'
Ian McCrae: How getting a gun licence has changed
OPINION: Former Orion Health CEO says gun ownership is a privilege, not a right.
'Out of control': Call to cull Canada geese fouling reserve with 'landmines'
The council says a cull can't be done in the urban area but it can take other actions.
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs
'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'
'Fairly average' opening weekend for Gisborne hunters
Eastern Fish and Game says the opening weekend was 'fairly average'.
Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.
Duck hunters have guns seized in opening weekend
Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Healthy game populations reported for start of duck hunting season
Late maize harvest affects availability of spots for shooters.
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Wapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with hunters
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools
Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels
Hunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps up
Several organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident
An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.