22 Oct 2024

Man charged over hunter's death in Te Urewera Ranges

4:36 pm on 22 October 2024
Deep In Te Urewera National Park, looking towards East Cape

Michael Bennett was hunting in the Te Urewera Ranges when he was found dead by a companion in December. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

A man has been charged over the death of a hunter who was fatally shot in the Te Urewera Ranges last year.

Michael William Bennett, 63, was found dead by a hunting companion in December.

Another man, aged 50, has been charged by police in Rotorua with careless use of a firearm causing death, and recklessly discharging a firearm.

He is scheduled to appear in Rotorua District Court on Thursday.