New Zealand'Lie detector' fishing contest on againA popular fishing competition which earlier this year led to a winner being asked to take a lie-detector test has rewritten the rules 19 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandHunter found in the Kaimanawa RangesA hunter who had been missing in the Kaimanawa Ranges since Saturday evening has been found.04 Dec 10:12 PM
New ZealandFatal shooting reminder to identify target when huntingA call for eyesight testing when getting a firearms licence was made in court yesterday when a Hastings hunter appeared for sentencing. Gary 23 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldBrother killed, mistaken for animalA man mistook his own brother for a small animal and fatally shot him during a family hunting trip in South Carolina.16 Nov 09:02 PM
WorldWatch: Terrifying snake chaseBehind the scenes footage from the first episode of Planet Earth II shows the gruesome fate of hatchlings who didn't manage to escape.10 Nov 02:30 AM
WorldWatch: Snakes hunting down baby iguanaBBC viewers were scared stiff last night by dramatic footage in the long-awaited series Planet Earth 2 that showed dozens of snakes chasing baby iguanas.07 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandRare ice age elk antlers soldGiant antlers discovered in an Irish bog and which have hung in a Kiwi hunting lodge are going under the hammer.01 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Extinct Irish Elk antlers up for auctionThe Irish Elk died out in the Ice Age, about 11,000 years ago. The antlers and skull are quite remarkable, and extremely rare, especially for NZ. They have estimate of $8k to $15k.Watch01 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandAlleged poaching by police to be investigatedThe incident in January was investigated, but in September police said no charges would be laid against the officers as there was "insufficient evidence".28 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandIPCA probes alleged cop poaching caseThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has launched a probe into the police handling of alleged illegal hunting by off-duty officers27 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandDead hunter named as Nicolaj BrunPolice have named the man who died following a fall on the Gunn Ridge Track near Whataroa on Friday as Nicolaj Brun.08 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandHunter killed on the West CoastA man has died after falling from a ridgeline on the West Coast tonight. Police said the man, who had been on a hunting trip with 07 Oct 09:02 AM
New ZealandPolice search teams to revisit cold casePolice search teams are dusting off a 25-year-old missing person case in a bid to test their new gear.06 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandBite back: Octopus-killing Kiwi slammedThe New Zealand equivalent of Bear Grylls has felt the wrath of viewer backlash for the barbaric nature of killing an octopus with his teeth.02 Oct 06:13 PM
EnvironmentSpreading wallabies in Otago Regional Council's sightsWe will find you and we will kill you - that is the message the Otago Regional Council is set to issue today to Bennett's wallabies that enter Otago.27 Sep 08:09 PM
WorldGirl hits back after outrage at Facebook hunting photosA 12-year old hunter who posted photos of herself with a dead giraffe, zebra and impala has hit back after outrage over her controversial hobby.18 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandHunter flown to hospitalA hunter who suffered a heart attack was winched to safety from hill country near Raglan last night.11 Aug 09:46 PM
WorldHunting decimates famous wolf packOne of the most studied wolf packs in the world is gone thanks to an Alaska policy that allows hunters to kill wolves and other large predators in the state's national wildlife refuges.09 Aug 06:15 PM
CrimeIllegal stag kill earns community workA man who illegally hunted a stag was told he could hunt on a property in that area, but not that one, his lawyer says. "My instructions 02 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandA cup of tea... and a fatal shotA Hastings hunter's decision to stop and make a cup of tea proved fatal when he lifted his rifle and fired a single shot.26 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandDogs join search for missing hunterSearch and rescue teams looking for a missing hunter near Balclutha have called in search dogs tonight.17 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandFarmers fearful after stag shotFarmers worried for their safety after prized deer shot and killed.05 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandRescuers talk of lost hunter's reliefA pig hunter who spent a near-frozen night in the bush wearing just gumboots, t-shirt and hoodie, was "very happy" to see his rescuers today.01 Jun 05:58 AM
New ZealandFound hunter's 'still got cheeky smile'The family of a hunter missing in bush as temperatures dropped to near freezing are relieved he has been found and still has his "cheeky smile".01 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandHunter charged over soldier's deathHastings hunter charged with careless use of a firearm after the death of 23-year-old Danny Jordan.23 May 09:51 PM
New ZealandPoacher fined after tragic huntA Dunedin man whose hunting companion was killed after a deer stalking expedition went ''tragically wrong'' has been fined $1000 for illegal hunting.20 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandDuck hunting season comes with a warningAuthorities are hoping that the only creatures shot during duck hunting season are of the feathered variety.05 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHunt auction raises hacklesAnimal rights groups are aghast this country is again being promoted as a premier destination for enthusiasts.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrophy hunts to be offered in NZTrophy hunting is an industry that reportedly pumps tens of millions of dollars into the New Zealand economy each year.01 Feb 06:29 AM
BusinessWal-Mart phasing out sales of assault weaponsThe company says it's due to a lack of consumer demand and the politics surrounding gun violence.29 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandHunter's first-aid, MacGyver styleA Palmerston hunter used his T-shirt and duct tape as a tourniquet before hobbling more than 200m to meet rescuers after impaling his leg in the Maungatua Range.23 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandNo more fattening up hunted animalsHunters tempted to ''farm'' wild deer or pigs before hunting competitions are likely to be out of luck at a competition later this month.09 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionDaryl Crimp: Hunting part of NZ's national identityMost hunters are intelligent, successful, well-adjusted, compassionate individuals who invest heavily in conservation and animal welfare, says Daryl Crimp.04 Aug 09:45 PM
OpinionSandra Kyle: All hunting is animal crueltyWhen Cecil the lion was lured out of his sanctuary in Zimbabwe, a train of events started that ended in his beheading and an American trophy hunter going underground, writes Sandra Kyle.03 Aug 06:38 PM
