New Zealand is a paradise for hunters, but the weather can be unpredictable and change quickly anywhere in the country. That's why it's essential to always have a trip appropriate...
Earlier this year we spoke with Nelson hunter Richard Wells who experienced a debilitating shoulder injury while hunting in 2022, threatening his decades-long hunting tradition with his family. We caught...
The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of the tramper who sadly died while tramping in the Richmond Ranges this week.
Treating patients with avoidable tramping injuries is becoming more common for Greg Woolman, head podiatrist at Christchurch’s Sports Clinic. With broad experience in research combined with his hands-on experience working...
Duck hunters are being urged to keep safety in their sights this gamebird hunting season. Te Tari Pūreke - the Firearms Safety Authority and NZ Mountain Safety Council say the start...
All aspects of backcountry recreation in the Nelson Lakes National Park will be improved thanks to a new remote mountain camera near the park’s most popular hut and overnight hike. ...
It’s that time of the year when the holidays align offering an extended amount of time for outdoor activities. However, this alignment coincides with the onset of colder and frequent...
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the country’s most popular day walks. Being 19.4km in length, it takes day walkers on a journey across rugged volcanic landforms surrounded by...
I’m going to start this with a bold claim, the Ōrongorongo Track is the BEST first overnight family tramp in New Zealand! Situated in the highly underrated (but very much awesome)...