Man dies following hunting incident on Stewart Island

Sunday 6 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11:53am

A man has died following a hunting incident near Lords River on Stewart Island on Saturday. Police were notified around midday and deployed a Search and Rescue team via helicopter, who located the deceased man. Investigations are currently underway and the Coroner has been advised.

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1. StuffSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:34am

   Man dies in hunting incident on Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:35am

   Man dies on Stewart Island after 'hunting incident' - police (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:39am

   Stewart Island hunting death: Search and Rescue find man dead near Lords River, police investigating (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:52am

   Man dies after hunting incident on Stewart Island, police investigation launched (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:53am

   Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident (opens in new tab)