Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists
This raises the prospect that a 21st century jury would have to decide on a cold case from…
Hawke’s Bay tramper highlights locator beacons’ importance after being saved by rescue chopper
In early 2026, the helicopter had been called to four tramping or hunting-related missions in the past two…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Missing man found safe after night in Far North bush near Hōreke
“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.” He was found…
Ōtorohanga farmer’s shock after human skeleton found in bush near SH3
“The group was all huddled together, and I went over and said ‘get back to work’, and saw…
Waioweka River search: Body of missing Ōpōtiki father David Roe found
“We are grateful for the incredible support of Land Search and Rescue volunteers, local jet-boat and helicopter operators,…
Rat-free forest offers rare boost for kōkako north of Rotorua
Its South Island cousin, distinguished by its orange wattles, is officially declared “data deficient” by the Department of…
Waimiha farmer Lew Pickens keeps old bush skills and bullock team history alive
“I can suss nature out pretty good.” Pickens sits on a chair by the camp oven in the…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue
He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…