The CountryKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
The CountryNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
PremiumThe Country'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East Coast17 Jul 06:00 AM
The Country'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victim14 Jul 04:21 AM
The Country'Dearly loved' 21yo killed in Stewart Island hunting incidentTribute paid to Jock Davies, who had battled leukemia as a teenager.07 Jul 01:41 AM
The CountryFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
The Country'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.09 Jun 03:00 AM
The Country'Passionate hunters': Youth gear up for game bird adventuresYoung game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.13 May 04:07 PM
The CountryMove to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & BirdForest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”13 May 01:43 AM
The CountryPersistency pays off on opening weekend of duck shooting seasonThree shotguns seized for gun magazine and lead shot offences.06 May 11:23 PM
The CountryDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
The Country'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting seasonThe Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.30 Apr 10:31 PM
The CountryMissing possum trapper in South Island found Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.16 Apr 12:03 AM
The CountryHunters donate venison to needy families in SouthlandHunters can gift venison to foodbanks via the We Hunt Food Trust.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPest control initiatives, including hunting competition, ramp up in Waikato"If they (hunters) have any doubts, then don't shoot."13 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui hunters urged to be sure this RoarThe Roar season begins in late March and runs for about four weeks.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHerds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.24 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
The Country'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.15 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountryMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
The Country'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in needOver 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.14 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountryAccess to Ruahine Forest Park closed for safety during logging operationsNo entry from Kashmir Rd; DoC cites close calls and public safety.06 Oct 09:20 PM
The CountryGood thrill hunting: Gisborne course hits the markNZ Deerstalkers keen to make training course annual offering25 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
The CountryChild allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - reportJohn Atkins, 44, was shot while hunting in Tolaga Bay on the weekend.27 Aug 06:40 PM
The Country'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.05 Jun 05:00 AM
