First Easter bonnet
First Easter bonnet
By Colin Walker from geraldine 7930, New Zealand.
Online Editor
Kaikorai Children's Day - Park and Play
Kaikorai Children's Day - Park and Play
Kaikorai Childrens Day took place on Sunday March 7th on the Nairn Street reserve. The day, organised by the Kaikorai Presbyterian Church with the active support of Flagstaff Union and Highgate Presbyterian Churches, bought together many community organisations with the desire to celebrate children and to extend to them 'praise and encouragement' (the national theme of Children's Day 2010).
Council facing court action over consents
Council facing court action over consents
The Waitaki District Council is being taken to the High Court over its decision to grant approval for 16 proposed dairy farms in the Omarama and Ohau areas without notifying them for the public to comment.
Hundreds welcome cavalcade
Hundreds welcome cavalcade
Hundreds of spectators lined Wanaka's main street on Saturday, for the homecoming parade of the 2010 Goldfields Cavalcade, one of the biggest since the event's inception in 1991.
A sad end to bike to work month
A sad end to bike to work month
"Bike to work" month has been a great success this year, with the fine weather driving many of us to dust off our bike helmets and do our bit for the environment.
Sunrise over Signal Hill from Opoho through the smoke
Sunrise over Signal Hill from Opoho through the smoke
Sunrise over Signal Hill from Warden Street, Opoho, through the smoke haze, taken by Brianna Roxborogh (14). Using a Canon Power Shot SX200 IS on sunset setting. By Phillip Roxborogh from Dunedin...
Mt Allan fires
Mt Allan fires
Photos taken at 2pm on Wednesday, February 25. By Bridgette Shaw from DUNEDIN, New Zealand.
Fire causes smoke shroud over Dunedin
Fire causes smoke shroud over Dunedin
Dunedin photographers captured the effect the forest fire has had on the air above the city last night and this morning. • View a slideshow of reader photos By Richard Lindsay from...
Mount Allan fire
Mount Allan fire
Mount Allan fire as seen from Andersons Bay about 9.00 pm. By John Heaven from Dunedin 9013, New Zealand.
Athletics: Thorburn up to Challenge
Athletics: Thorburn up to Challenge
A flying start, combined with an emergency dash to get back to Dunedin, set Dougal Thorburn up for victory in record time in the Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
Chopper chases trains up Taieri Gorge
Chopper chases trains up Taieri Gorge
Passengers on the cruise ship Arcadia and a regular scheduled Taieri Gorge Limited service had a bonus bit of interest in the form of a Helicopters Otago Bell JetRanger following both trains on Saturday.
Multisport: Champions set to retain titles
Multisport: Champions set to retain titles
GREYMOUTH: Coast to Coast champions Gordon Walker (Auckland) and Emily Miazga (Canada) are favoured to retain their titles in today's longest day section.
Multisport: Otago student in control on day one
Multisport: Otago student in control on day one
GREYMOUTH: Otago University students Rhys John and Ollie Palmer stamped their mark on the first day of the two-day section of the Coast to Coast yesterday.
Toroa Radio throws ladies-only tea party
Toroa Radio throws ladies-only tea party
When was the last time you went to a tea party?
Water safety the spur
Water safety the spur
A Southland science fair project could have life-saving consequences.
Optimism holds sway at field days
Optimism holds sway at field days
Although the shadow of recession still lurks in some rural corners, many exhibitors at the 15th Southern Field Days at Waimumu, near Gore, are optimistic they can persuade customers to spend.
Multisport: Lucky 13th for Sinnamon?
Multisport: Lucky 13th for Sinnamon?
There will be little time for reflection when Poolburn farmer Graham Sinnamon takes up the Coast to Coast challenge for the 13th time tomorrow.
Athletics: Greene smashes Otago U-20 3000m record
Athletics: Greene smashes Otago U-20 3000m record
Dunedin teenager Rebekah Greene was the star on a day of records and national titles in the meeting at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday.
Yacht racing on Otago Harbour
Yacht racing on Otago Harbour
A photo of yacht racing on Otago Harbour today. By Mac Gardner from DUNEDIN 9013, New Zealand.
Thousands head to Crank-up day
Thousands head to Crank-up day
From cupcakes and chaff-cutting to tractor dancing and LANZ Bulldogs, the Edendale Vintage Machinery Club's 23rd annual Crank-up day at Edendale last weekend provided a glimpse into the past for thousands of people.