Man who died while hunting on Stewart Island was shot, RNZ understands
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A man who
died while hunting
on Stewart Island area was shot, RNZ understands.
Police are investigating the death, which occurred near the remote Lords River.
Emergency services were first notified about midday Saturday.
A search and rescue team was flown to Rakiura by helicopter and found the man dead.
A police spokesperson said officers were speaking with people who were in the area at the time.
However, they declined to provide any further details about the death.
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