Iceland resumes whale hunting after two-year hiatus amid protest
The International Whaling Commission banned the commercial killing of whales in 1986 amid alarm at the declining stock…
Farmers say new rules for feral deer hunting in Tasmania are a ‘missed opportunity’
The Tasmanian government is loosening rules for shooting deer as their numbers continue to soar, but both farmers…
Police find rifle, ammo and drugs in Rotorua car during early morning stop
Two men, aged 23 and 20, are due to appear in Rotorua District Court on June 4 charged…
Two youths caught by police after illegal stag hunting in Central Otago
One of the youths was a firearms licence holder. This licence, as well as the firearms, were seized…
Arrest warrant out for Bodi McKee over bail, previously found guilty of manslaughter
McKee is known to frequent East Auckland and Manukau areas and police believe he’s actively avoiding officers. Police…
Whangārei police hunting mystery sedan after Warren Place shooting
Police believe the vehicle is a white or silver four-door sedan. They are appealing for information, dashcam or…
Two hunters killed in chartered helicopter crash, three survivors located in Mt Aspiring National Park
Maritime NZ’s rescue coordination centre confirmed it was the lead agency in response to the crash and worked…
Hamilton robbery: Police hunt offenders after two people seriously hurt
NZ Herald 9 May, 2026 08:40 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Drone footage shows orcas hunting stingrays along Wellington south coast
A pod of orcas delighted a drone operator and people on shore as they hunted for stingrays off…
Hunter fatally shot near Dannevirke: Gregory Brown named as victim
Police confirmed an investigation into the circumstances of the death was underway. They told Hawke’s Bay Today this…
World’s rarest lizards were on the brink of extinction until New Zealand conservationists stepped in
By Ruth Wright with AP Published on 14/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Every single Alborn skink believed to be alive today is…
Welcome Bay woman bitten by roaming dog, council hunting for ‘menace’
“Fortunately, the dog let go of my leg and ran up the road into another driveway, then disappeared.”…