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Thumbnail of Andy Thompson
5th October 2026
3 min

Familiarity Trap Leads Hunters to Risky River Crossing

Story | Andy was on a hunting trip in North Canterbury with his good friend and long-time hunting companion when complacency caught them out at a river crossing.
Thumbnail of Assessing river Otaki CREDIT NZMSC
1st October 2026
3 min

Real-World Incidents Highlight Importance of River Safety

Media Release | This River Safety Month, we're sharing real-world stories to show the importance of river crossing skills when heading into the outdoors.
Thumbnail of Nelson Lakes flooded stream CREDIT Anne
24th September 2026
3 mins

Flooded Stream Turns Plans Upside Down

Story | When the weather took an unexpected turn, Anne and her husband found themselves stranded by a flooded stream in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Thumbnail of Carrington Hut Route river CREDIT Alle
24th September 2026
3 min

Learnings From a River Crossing Gone Wrong

Story | A navigation error quickly escalated into a river safety incident for Alle while on a solo, multi-day tramp in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Thumbnail of Moraine Creek Route Hills CREDIT Mark Nicholls
24th September 2026
3 min

River Crossing Near Miss Leads to Safety Rethink

Story | Impatient to get out of the rain, Mark tried crossing a flooded river on the Moraine Creek Route, Fiordland National Park, but was swept off his feet.
Thumbnail of Rees Dart Track CREDIT Hamish Low Plan My Walk
24th September 2026
3 min

Stream-Turned-Torrent Forces Freezing Night Out

Story | A group of five friends spent a freezing night under a rock ledge after a failed stream crossing on the Rees-Dart Track in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Thumbnail of Wilkin River.CREDIT Dylan Cheyne Plan My Walk
7th October 2025
4 min

River Safety: A Lesson in the Power of Mutual Support

Story | River crossing skills are vital for all trampers. Jeff learnt that on the Gillespie Pass Circuit. He shares his story as a lesson for everyone.
Thumbnail of Mountain River.CREDIT Cam Furlong
6th October 2025
3 min

Safe or Sketchy? Hunters Urged to Get Prepared for Rivers

Story | Heading out on a spring hunt? Before you go, give some thought to river crossings and whether you need to brush up on your skills.
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