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
The CountryHealthy game populations reported for start of duck hunting seasonLate maize harvest affects availability of spots for shooters.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryGoing 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
The CountryThe 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
The CountryWapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with huntersFiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.23 Apr 09:44 PM
The Country'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
The CountryHunters 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
The CountryCentral 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
The CountryRoar warning: Hunters urged to take care this EasterAssume that anything you hear or glimpse in the bush could be another human.21 Mar 10:20 PM
The Country'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
The CountryPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTop 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
The Country'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
The CountryJudas 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
The Country‘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
The CountryPaeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigatingThe incident happened early on Friday.04 Dec 03:33 AM
The CountryWhy Dame Lynda Topp wants Kiwis to 'get wild again'The Rewild campaign highlights the many benefits of fishing and hunting.08 Nov 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWilsons Hunting’s Ken Wilson giving up the game"They can come to Wilsons and get quality abuse, is what I tell them."02 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRuru 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBuried 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
The Country'Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting seasonA wet spring and summer mean game bird populations are thriving.02 May 09:57 PM
The CountryCat-hunting competition category culled after backlashYoung hunters under 14 were being encouraged to kill as many wild cats as possible18 Apr 06:31 PM
The CountryAnimal group condemns kids' cat-shooting contestChildren can win $250 for killing the most cats without a microchip.18 Apr 01:53 AM
The CountryTeen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest foundThe two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.11 Apr 02:37 AM
The Country'It's a safety issue': Ban on game bird shooting from boatsA close call for Whanganui walkers led to a shooting ban on part of the Whanganui River.09 Apr 05:00 PM
