Police investigate fatal hunting incident near Dannevirke

A search and rescue team was deployed to locate and retrieve the body.

A man is dead after a hunting incident in rural Tararua.

Police were called to bushland near Dannevirke about 5.30pm on Friday.

The man died at the scene and a search and rescue team was sent to get the body.

A police spokesperson said investigations were underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.

A coroner has also been advised.