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.
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
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
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.
Keep the bird aviary
Keep the bird aviary
We were on our South Otago trip and passing through the wonderful little town of Balclutha.
Sea lion cuddles up to St Clair sculpture
Sea lion cuddles up to St Clair sculpture
Last night I saw a sea lion cuddling up to the sea lion sculpture by the path at St Clair.