Katikati grandfather shot in Kaimai bush
Police say it was a clear case of mistaken identity when Gordon Douglas Leech was shot.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromHunting
Body of shot hunter removed from Kaimais
Post-mortem on the body of a 57-year hunter shot in the Kaimais to be carried out tomorrow
Search for hunter missing for more than a day
A hunter has been missing in the Fiordland National Park bush since yesterday morning.
Pipiriki's Paraweka Marae to host hunters, food festival
Whanganui River Hunting Competition aims to boost tourism and connect people to land.
Apocalypse now: Meets those preparing for the end of the world
Meet people "prepping" – a worldwide movement of steps to prepare for global catastrophe.
Mayor welcomes 110 international students
Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.
Army banned from letting school kids handle guns
Draft guidelines issued after army let primary school kids handle guns last year.
Hunter eats poisonous tutu berries
Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.
Illegal meat sales soar - so do health risks
Concerns over illegal sale of meat and its health risks
Cat killing contest not supported by Gareth Morgan
A cat-killing contest named after Gareth Morgan is causing concern.
Deerhunters angered by 1080 deaths
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.
Missing hunter: Family appeals for sightings
Keen hunter Cameron Young, 37, was last seen in Kaituna, Marlborough.
Family ill in 30 mins in wild pig poisoning: was it botulism?
Doctors as yet unsure about illness that put three family members on life support.
Injured hunter rescued in Aorangi Forest Park
An injured hunter was rescued in the Aorangi Forest Park in South Wairarapa today.
Abuse forces cancellation of possum hunt
A rural school has cancelled its possum hunt due to waves of online abuse.
ACC funds ATVs for clients recreational needs
ACC is paying out on ATVs so clients could partake in recreational activities
Exclusive: Kiwi diver's 'crazy' encounter with sharks
Nat Davey acted on instinct when he stabbed two sharks attacking him during a dive.
Children sought for allegedly shooting ducks
Two boys are being sought by police for allegedly shooting ducks in West Auckland bush.
Hunter found dead after threats from activists
Melania Capitan was found dead following online threats from animal rights activists.
Horror as baby possums drowned at school event
A young teenage girl was seen drowning live joeys in a bucket at a school possum hunt.
Barry backs full hunting ban on lead shot
Maggie Barry has backed a new ruling requiring all duck hunters to use non-toxic shot.
Night-vision gear helps find lost hunter
An inexperienced hunter in his 20s has rescued from the Ruahine Ranges.
Cliff rescue specialists winch dog 30m to safety
The dog was trapped for more than 24 hours after he fell while hunting with his owner.
Don't shoot in reserves: Police
Hunters warned to stop shooting animals near residential properties.
Search for missing Swedish hunter goes on
The 27-year-old was due back from a solo hunting trip five days ago.
Search continues for missing Swedish man
Hans Christian Tommarck has not been seen he went hunting in the Fox Glacier area.
Duck hunting injuries double in two years
Injuries from the duck shooting season have nearly quadrupled since 2014.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tougher gun control recommendations questioned
Legitimate gun owners question firearms law changes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gimmicks and gadgets all on the bill as duck hunting season fires off
Keen game bird hunters will be putting the latest innovations to the test this weekend.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Waikato duck shooters ready for season
Officials urge duck shooters to take care near water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Tragic' teen hunter death avoidable
No adults were supervising a group of teenage hunters when one was shot and killed.
Hunter rescued in Hawke's Bay
A 62-year-old hunter with a leg injury was rescued from the Kaweka Ranges today.