National surf champs kick off at St Clair
National surf champs kick off at St Clair
The National Surf champs kicked off in brisk conditions at St Clair today.
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Surfers prepare for Nationals as Blackhead pumps
Surfers prepare for Nationals as Blackhead pumps
With the Hyundi Longboard Pro Challenge coming to St Clair later this week, potential title seekers and local surfers were out in force as Blackhead was "pumping" on Sunday.
Under starter's orders
Under starter's orders
Spare a thought for the hard working team that bring your raceday alive, even in the holiday season. 2011 Oamakau Gallops starter Peter Kennedy, has his hands full with getting horses and...
Race starter makes a dash
Race starter makes a dash
Starter of the More/FM "WaterBottle Race" at the Oamakau Gallops makes a hasty dash for safety after getting stranded in the stampeding competitors path. By Warren Watson from DUNEDIN,...
Fun in the Sun!
Fun in the Sun!
Amy Hickling (14) & Laura Anderson (14) enjoying the sunshine at Otakou Beach. By laura amy from Dunedn, New Zealand.
Thunder storm rolling in over St Clair Beach Friday afternoon
Thunder storm rolling in over St Clair Beach Friday afternoon
By Lori Maxwell from DUNEDIN 9011, N Z.
Dancing in the rain
Dancing in the rain
Mila Rodger (2) puts her raincoat to great use standing under a overflowing pipe in Wanaka today.
Cruise ship in Otago Harbour
Cruise ship in Otago Harbour
This huge Cruise Ship dwarfs the heads of Otago Harbour in this photo taken from Port Chalmers. By Matthew Blair from Dunedin, New Zealand.
Familiar game leads to 16-year-old's drowning
Familiar game leads to 16-year-old's drowning
He was playing a familiar childhood game.
Kakanui camp gets stay of abatement notice
Kakanui camp gets stay of abatement notice
The Kakanui camping ground will be able to operate fully in the Christmas holidays because an Environment Court judge says it would be unfair to campers and a "breach of the Christmas and yuletide spirit" to disrupt their plans.
Football: Tevez withdraws transfer request
Football: Tevez withdraws transfer request
Manchester City says striker Carlos Tevez has withdrawn his transfer request.
Motorists do well in booze blitz
Motorists do well in booze blitz
Police say they were encouraged by the results of an operation targeting alcohol over the weekend, while the festive season is in full swing, although wet weather may have kept many people off the streets.
Recovery means Christmas in hospital
Recovery means Christmas in hospital
She's lucky to be alive, but Jacqueline Wyatt (12) still has to learn to walk again.
Dunedin's financial rating rises a notch
Dunedin's financial rating rises a notch
Dunedin's financial rating was yesterday put up a notch - from AA- to AA - by credit agency Standard and Poor's.
Chem trail over South Dunedin
Chem trail over South Dunedin
This chem trail was photographed over South Dunedin this morning 9.12.10.
Errors blight otherwise admirable look at early European art
Errors blight otherwise admirable look at early European art
It was good to hear Sir Eion Edgar is donating $500,000 to the Arts Foundation of New Zealand, good in itself and proof of the value of the 2008 change to the tax regime on donations which was long overdue.
Athletics: Rosy future in pole vaulting for promising junior
Athletics: Rosy future in pole vaulting for promising junior
In just her second season of pole vaulting, Hill City junior Rosie Craven firmly stamped her authority on the discipline at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday.
Shock at NZ corruption level
Shock at NZ corruption level
A global survey has revealed an "alarming" level of corruption in New Zealand, with 4% of respondents admitting to paying a bribe in the past year.
Faith and reason: Worth considering which religion
Faith and reason: Worth considering which religion
It doesn't matter which religion you believe in as long as you believe in something. True or false? Mark Smith has firm views on the matter.
Hopes for recovery fading
Hopes for recovery fading
Hopes of recovering bodies are fast fading for families of the 29 miners lost in the Pike River mine but at least one family is at peace with the reality of never getting them out.