Latest news with #LordsRiver
RNZ News
10 hours ago
- RNZ News
Man who died while hunting on Stewart Island was shot, RNZ understands
The man was found dead near Lords River. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man who died while hunting on Stewart Island area was shot, RNZ understands. Police are investigating the death, which occurred near the remote Lords River. Emergency services were first notified about midday Saturday. A search and rescue team was flown to Rakiura by helicopter and found the man dead. A police spokesperson said officers were speaking with people who were in the area at the time. However, they declined to provide any further details about the death. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Man dies after hunting incident on Stewart Island, police investigation launched
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has died following a hunting incident on Stewart Island on Saturday. Police were called about the incident near Lords River around midday. A search and rescue team were sent to the island via helicopter, and found the man dead. Investigations are underway and the Coroner has been advised. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
