New ZealandDuck hunters have guns seized in opening weekendGun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.06 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returnsNationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.06 May 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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.'05 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandThree women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting CompNumbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.04 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandHealthy game populations reported for start of duck hunting seasonLate maize harvest affects availability of spots for shooters.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoing hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your regionA good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.30 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandThe Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with huntersFiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.23 Apr 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming yearsFarmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.13 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelNZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity poolsThink NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps upSeveral organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.27 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
New Zealand'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting tripKeely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins armyA farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.26 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roarOutdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.18 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandJudas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.19 Dec 04:03 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely tragic’: Grieving family, friend pay tribute to granddad shot while huntingHis family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.05 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandPaeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigatingThe incident happened early on Friday.04 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandHunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigsThe 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.11 Sep 05:16 AM
WorldLongest alligator recorded in Mississippi caught by huntersGiant gator weighed 364kg and was more than 4m long.30 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandRuru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operationPolice caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.30 Aug 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBuried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert saysKiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.21 Jul 01:53 AM
New ZealandDecorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with matesBruce Lamb, whose dog Gage once saved his life from a gunman, has died.24 May 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting seasonA wet spring and summer mean game bird populations are thriving.02 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandCat-hunting competition category culled after backlashYoung hunters under 14 were being encouraged to kill as many wild cats as possible18 Apr 06:31 PM
New ZealandAnimal group condemns kids' cat-shooting contestChildren can win $250 for killing the most cats without a microchip.18 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandTeen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest foundThe two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.11 Apr 02:37 AM
KahuACC urges hunters to stop and think this roar seasonMSC and ACC agree roar hunting-related injuries are preventable.20 Mar 09:27 PM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
New ZealandWife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assistMurray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.17 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandMore than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill RoadAuthorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.01 Aug 05:00 PM
