The Country'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face courtPolice stress the importance of having a firearms licence and permission to hunt.18 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumThe Country'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
The Country'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victimJock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.14 Jul 04:21 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
The CountrySpecial maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'15 May 06:00 PM
The CountryDuck hunters have guns seized in opening weekendGun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.06 May 03:13 AM
The Country'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
PremiumPremiumThe Country'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
The CountryThree 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
