Southern kindness: Newborn lamb shelters ducklings in storm
A tender moment in a Southland paddock has melted hearts as wild weather swept across the region.
Containers toppled by Dunedin wind
Containers toppled by Dunedin wind
Containers blown over at Port Otago's Ravensbourne site.
Daffodil Day had huge support in Fiordland
Daffodil Day had huge support in Fiordland
Forty eight volunteers assisted on Daffodil Day Street Appeal, with cold conditions and volunteers were well rugged up.
Central Otago Intermediate Schools golf competition
Central Otago Intermediate Schools golf competition
Six teams from across Central Otago came together at Dunstan Golf Club in Clyde, to compete in a 9 hole ambrose tournament in teams of four on Monday, October 13.
Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition
Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition
A photo of my grandparents, father and uncles having a fun day out at the Exhibition.
Rush family stuck in hail storm at Aromoana beach
Rush family stuck in hail storm at Aromoana beach
We decided to visit the lovely Aromoana for sandblasting.
The turning point in Dunedin: The meaning of a silver medal
The turning point in Dunedin: The meaning of a silver medal
Dunedin is not just a travel destination but an emotional home—another hometown that holds the memories of my student years.
Parital solar eclipse
Parital solar eclipse
It was a wonderful experience to watch the sun rise- partially eclipsed early morning today.
Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon
Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon
Partial solar eclipse this morning.
Fiordland runners at 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
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
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
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?
A most unusual blackbird?
We have been giving winter feed for years to local birds.
Hydroslide out of action
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
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.