Stewart Island hunting death

The story so far

A man died after a hunting incident near Lords River on Stewart Island on a Saturday, and police were notified around midday.^{6, 7 Jul 2025} He was a 21-year-old from Tapanui who was reportedly shot while hunting.^{7, 14 Jul 2025} He was fatally shot while part of a nine-person hunting party.^{14 Jul 2025} Police are investigating, and the Coroner has been advised.^{6, 7 Jul 2025} Reports differ on whether the incident happened on 5 June or 5 July.^{14 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 6 Jul 2025Man dies after hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island.
2. 7 Jul 2025Man from Tapanui reportedly shot and killed while hunting.
3. 14 Jul 2025Hundreds farewell him; nine-person hunting party involved; date reports differ.

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