Ashburton man charged over Stewart Island hunting death

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5:57pm

In this story Invercargill District Court

A 39-year-old Ashburton man has been charged with careless use of a firearm causing death. The charge relates to the July shooting of 21-year-old Jock Grant Davies near Lords River on Stewart Island. The accused is due to appear in Invercargill.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 25 Nov 2025, 4:03pm

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3. 1NewsTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:52pm

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4. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:54pm

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5. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:57pm

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