Department of Conservation investigates dead stoat found on Stewart Island

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 7:51pm

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The Department of Conservation is investigating the discovery of a dead stoat on the Rakiura Great Walk Track. The animal was found with a crushed skull, potentially from a trap or blunt force. Stewart Island is known to be stoat-free, with the nearest population located 30 kilometres away.

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1. RNZTue 22 Jul 2025, 11:12am

   Unexplained discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island sparks investigation (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 11:17am

   'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 5:48pm

   Unexplained discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 7:51pm

   Investigation underway after dead stoat discovered on Stewart Island (opens in new tab)