Ruby Shaw

Public thanked for help after horror crash

The Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade has thanked members of the public who stepped in to help following a serious crash, including an off-duty nurse who climbed into the wreck to help victims.

Huge turn-out for Roxburgh trots

Keen spectators of the Roxburgh Trots are (from left) Jacob Hogg, 11, of Winton, Nixon Whitaker,...

Huge turn-out for Roxburgh trots

People turned out in droves to the Roxburgh Trots, with something for everybody to enjoy.

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Getting the best for the community

A framed photo of Peter Kelly and his wife, Kate, at the New Zealand Army national marae ...

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Getting the best for the community

Peter Kelly remembers it was a bitterly cold day in Waiouru that later opened the door to his current life.

Conditions outstanding for triathalon event — organiser

Christchurch triathletes (from left) Abigail Junge, Lucy Gredig and Elza Harrington, all 12,...

Conditions outstanding for triathalon event — organiser

While overcast conditions may not have been everybody’s idea of a spectacular summer’s day, it was ideal weather for the 25th Lake Dunstan Triathlon, Duathlon and Kayak Multisport Race.

Open-water swim ‘not too intimidating’ despite wind

Peter Jackson, of Wānaka, emerges from Lake Dunstan after his 3km swim on Sunday. PHOTO: RUBY SHAW

Open-water swim ‘not too intimidating’ despite wind

An unseasonable squall did not prevent Otago and Southland swimmers from seeing out the year fittingly on Sunday.

Queenstown rings in New Year with a splash

Queenstown rings in New Year with a splash

People in Queenstown flocked to the waterfront to soak up the sun and the relaxed atmosphere on the last afternoon of 2023.

Finely balanced talents

Finely balanced talents

Queenstown-based street performers Jodie Nakat and Simon West display their acrobatic talents at Moke Lake, near Queenstown, yesterday.

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Orchards overrun with job hunters

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Orchards overrun with job hunters

One Central Otago orchard has a list of more than 7000 job-seekers as locals and returning international backpackers hunt the same jobs.

Axemen’s Christmas Circuit begins

Under-21 New Zealand Team for Timbersports member Sam Unahi competes in the standing chop during...

Axemen’s Christmas Circuit begins

The sounds of chainsaws and the thud of axes rang through the air in Cromwell yesterday, as the Southland Otago Axeman’s Centre began their annual Christmas Circuit.

Records broken at cherry-spitting contest

National champion Tui Smith debuts his record-breaking cherry-spitting technique. PHOTOS: RHYVA...

Records broken at cherry-spitting contest

Records tumbled at the annual New Zealand National Cherry Stone-Spitting Competition in Cromwell yesterday.

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Hard slog getting to the naked truth

A streaker running across the green at the National Fours Bowls Championships in Alexandra raised...

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Hard slog getting to the naked truth

Getting the story sometimes means getting out of your comfort zone.

‘Bit of a shock’ to be selected for sevens team

Sam Chapman, 18, of Alexandra, has been accepted for the New Zealand Fijian Schools sevens team...

‘Bit of a shock’ to be selected for sevens team

An Alexandra rugby player said he was shocked to find out he had made the New Zealand Fijian Schools Rugby Sevens team.

Pupils’ carolling a recipe for joy at hospital

Ready to receive some donated baking are Clyde Hospital’s Vincent ward charge nurse (left) Gemma...

Pupils’ carolling a recipe for joy at hospital

About 65 Clyde Primary School junior pupils sang carols and gave baking to hospital staff on Wednesday.

Team effort for new school logo

Some of the Alexandra Primary School pupils who helped in the design process of the school’s new...

Team effort for new school logo

A group of Alexandra pupils have made their mark on their school — by helping to design the new school logo.

Speed limit proposals in doubt with govt change

Changes may be coming to Central Otago’s speed limits. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

Speed limit proposals in doubt with govt change

The Central Otago District Council is looking to make changes to speed limits and road layouts, but it may have been kneecapped by those further up the political chain.

Joy as giant cultural landmark unveiled

Transpower, Ida and Maniototo Valley community members and mana whenua celebrate a tohu whenua ...

Joy as giant cultural landmark unveiled

Central Otago’s cultural history has come to the fore with the unveiling of a tohu whenua, or landmark, in the Ida Valley.

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