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    The eclipse, as seen from Bluff. Photo: Parag Tambe

    Parital solar eclipse

    It was a wonderful experience to watch the sun rise- partially eclipsed early morning today.

    Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

    The eclipse seen from the harbour. Photo: Andy Smith

    Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

    Partial solar eclipse this morning.

    Fiordland runners at 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

    L to R Sagar Khemani and Dwight Grieve, at the finishline of the 2024 Luxmore Grunt Mountain Run ...

    Fiordland runners at 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

    The Fiordland Athletics Club will have four people attending the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain in late September.

    Clocktower Magnolia in full bloom

    Magnolia in bloom seen from the Geology Building at University of Otago campus.

    Clocktower Magnolia in full bloom

    Magnolia in full bloom, welcoming spring in the heart of Dunedin.

    Kākā visits backyard

    Kākā visits backyard

    On a regular occasion we have been visited not by one but two kākā in our backyard in Invercargill.

    Spring on its way

    Spring on its way

    Archie appreciating that Spring is arriving soon.

    Rare humpback birth in Kaikōura

    Rare humpback birth in Kaikōura

    In a breathtaking display of nature’s wonder, Wings Over Whales pilot Sam Hamill and his guests witnessed the remarkable birth of a humpback calf off the coast of Kaikōura.

    The Stags visit Clare House

    The Stags visit Clare House

    The excitement was high at Radius Clare House as staff and residents welcomed the much-loved Southland Stags.

    Pizza-making work shop for kida

    Pizza-making work shop for kida

    Pizza Hut Mosgiel recently celebrated its opening and marked the occasion with a fun-filled pizza-making activity for kids during the school holidays.

    A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

    Left to right- Maryanne Green (founder of the Hugo Charitable Trust), Aoibheann Monaghan (Trustee...

    A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

    What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion.

    A most unusual blackbird?

    Nike's left eye

    A most unusual blackbird?

    We have been giving winter feed for years to local birds.

    Hydroslide out of action

    3 car pile up

    Hydroslide out of action

    Inexperienced winter drivers hit the skids and didn't realise the plunge pool at the end was empty.

    75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

    Participants pose for a group photo after the Korean War Veterans Commemoration Ceremony held in...

    75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

    On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.

    Lost but not forgotten

    Lost but not forgotten

    During a six week trip to Europe we attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and laid our five of our ten RSA Poppies there.

    Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples

    Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples

    I had similar pink-fleshed apples growing in my garden for a number of years so this can't be the 'first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand'.

    Aurora from Blueskin Bay

    Aurora from Blueskin Bay

    Looking through over Blueskin Bay towards Waitati.

    Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin

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    Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin

    I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...

    Aurora over Hoopers Inlet

    Aurora over Hoopers Inlet

    Photos of last night's aurora over Hoopers Inlet in Dunedin, from local photographer Brendon Williamson.

    Losing our community spaces

    1 - Le Bal Rouge - A Balfolk fundraiser

    Losing our community spaces

    On Saturday evening, many dancers gathered at the North East Valley Baptist Community Centre for 'Le Bal Rouge", a Balfolk fundraiser and what might well be one of the final dances in the community...

    Autumn reflects Dunedin

    Autumn reflects Dunedin

    The new Outpatients Building (under construction) reflects the Central Dunedin skyline in autumn's morning sun.
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      Gilmour, Hey shine again at rallysprint

    • Cameron Leslie competes on day two of the world para swimming championships in Singapore. Photo:...

      Kiwis finish sixth, eighth in finals

    • Ben Taylor (left) and Oliver Welch on their way to winning their semifinal of the men’s pair at...

      NZ men’s pair to race for gold medal

    • Tyler stable dominant at Gore

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