by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 5, 2020 | Archive, Editor's pick
The impact of COVID-19 has seen a rush of loyalty and pride in New Zealand-owned and operated businesses, with many that have previously flown under the radar gaining momentum with a population wishing to support local. And that is what New Zealand needs right now....
by John Mcnab | May 20, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
A few years ago, I was on a morning hunting trip with a friend, who we will call Gary. We left the 4WD wagon at a farm and set off to climb a bush ridge that led up to some alluring tussock tops. We had a hope that we might catch a deer out in the open but our...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 8, 2020 | Archive, Editor's pick
On 7 May, prime minister Jacinda Ardern revealed details for what New Zealand would look like at Alert Level 2. We are still at Alert Level 3 at least until Monday, 11 May when the cabinet will meet to decide the further course of action. So here’s hoping we move to...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 2, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
Nearly two weeks after the country’s deadliest mass shooting that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on assault-style weapons on Friday, 1 May 2020. The ban not only involves sales of the firearm but also possession...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 28, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
A 33-year-old firearms license holder from North Canterbury has been charged after illegally hunting on Department of Conservation (DOC) land in the Lewis Pass area. The man, who drove approximately 230km on a round trip for a four-day hunt from Monday to Thursday...
by Fred Hemi | Apr 15, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
It is about this time of the year – around May’s duck shooting season – when duck shooters undergo a change of character. During this time, you will rarely find them at home. They will be in all sorts of places: on small creeks or ponds erecting their maimais,...
