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Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success
A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.

The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.

Wild venison for those in need
'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'

'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy
“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.

Person shot in hunting accident north of Whanganui
Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.

Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.

'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.

Father of child who allegedly fatally shot hunter in Gisborne charged with manslaughter
A 44-year-old man was killed while hunting in Tolaga Bay in August.

Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied

Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.

Child allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - report
John Atkins, 44, was shot while hunting in Tolaga Bay on the weekend.

Hunting tragedy as Tolaga Bay man shot by another party
Police continue to investigate the circumstances.

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.'

Ian McCrae: How getting a gun licence has changed
OPINION: Former Orion Health CEO says gun ownership is a privilege, not a right.

'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.

Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.

Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs
'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'

'Fairly average' opening weekend for Gisborne hunters
Eastern Fish and Game says the opening weekend was 'fairly average'.

Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.

Duck hunters have guns seized in opening weekend
Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.