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What it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan

'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'

'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishing

He claimed it would would help manage his depression.

No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest

With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.

Fishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien Macpherson

Brothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.

Ian McCrae: How getting a gun licence has changed

OPINION: Former Orion Health CEO says gun ownership is a privilege, not a right.

Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish

'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'

Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs

'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'

Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather

The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.

'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat

Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.

Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks

Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.

'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident

An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.

Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes

The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.

The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing

The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.

International rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram

'We f**kn love birds ay.'

'Holy cr*p - never seen that before'

Fishermen Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington were shocked when they caught a kingfish in Northland and it spat out a kahawai. Video / Murray Wootton / J.E. Wilds

'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roar

Outdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.

Hunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigs

The 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.

Buried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert says

Kiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.