Athletics: O'Sullivan continues hot run in chilly weather
Athletics: O'Sullivan continues hot run in chilly weather
Oliver O'Sullivan overcame the Icelandic chills embracing the west Taieri area yesterday to win the Hill Free Half Marathon.
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Netball: Otago delivers in do-or-die bout
Netball: Otago delivers in do-or-die bout
Otago will have momentum on its side in today's national netball championship semifinals after thumping Canterbury 57-46 in Invercargill last night.
Vineyard finds new use for sun's rays
Vineyard finds new use for sun's rays
A tiny vineyard at the head of the Hakataramea Valley has big plans for its sunny slopes.
Reminder to be ready for emergencies
Reminder to be ready for emergencies
Be prepared and have good connections because these are key to coping in a civil defence emergency, Waitaki District Emergency Services manager Chris Raine says.
Disaster awareness of paramount importance
Disaster awareness of paramount importance
"The New Zealand psyche says 'it is not going to happen to them', but a bit of planning will go a long way to help during an emergency," Environment Southland's Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group co-ordinator Neil Cruickshank says.
Call for incentives to use solar energy
Call for incentives to use solar energy
Appropriate regulations and incentives need to be put in place if New Zealanders are to be encouraged to produce solar energy, an Australian expert in photovoltaic (PV) technology says.
South Island U/13 Football Tournament, Queenstown Events Centre, 28/9/2009
South Island U/13 Football Tournament, Queenstown Events Centre, 28/9/2009
Day 2 of the South Island U/13 Football tourament at the Queenstown Events Centre. Caption: Liam Bell (L) of Mid Canterbury tackles Connor McLean of Central Otago. By Blair Pattinson from...
Alexandra gymnasts at Blossom Festival
Alexandra gymnasts at Blossom Festival
Alexandra Gymnastics Club kids at Blossom Festival. By Kim Campbell from ALEXANDRA, N Z.
Triathlon: Heat on Dunedin pair
Triathlon: Heat on Dunedin pair
It might not be everyone's idea of a dream holiday but Dunedin men Chris Bisley and Glen McSkimming cannot wait for the world ironman championship in Hawaii next month.
Half-million dollar rail project at Waitati
Half-million dollar rail project at Waitati
Ontrack, a subsidiary of Kiwirail, had nearly 60 men working on a two-day maintenance project alongside Blueskin Bay on the weekend of 18-19 September.
100% Pure NZ brand tops international survey
100% Pure NZ brand tops international survey
Tourism New Zealand's efforts at promoting the country with its "100 Percent Pure New Zealand" slogan have paid off, topping an international branding survey.
Mystery in sky above Warrington
Mystery in sky above Warrington
We saw this descending down from Warrington beach today at lunch time.
Athletics: Successful race return for Dobier
Athletics: Successful race return for Dobier
Driving the course in the morning paid off for Tim Dobier (Ariki) when he won the Port Chalmers to Dunedin road race on Saturday.
Athletics: No firm favourite for road race
Athletics: No firm favourite for road race
An intriguing battle looms in today's Port Chalmers to Dunedin road race.
Replica station plans proceed
Replica station plans proceed
Plans are taking shape for the proposed Alexandra Railway Station to be built in its former position.
Pond vested in district council
Pond vested in district council
Pinders Pond near Roxburgh is now classified as a recreation reserve vested in the Central Otago District Council.
Catch the train to work on Tuesday
Catch the train to work on Tuesday
The Dunedin City Council is chartering a commuter train from Taieri Gorge Railway for the Waitati/Dunedin route on Tuesday, 22 September to celebrate World Car-Free Day.
Plastic bags aren't free
Plastic bags aren't free
Not all students out causing trouble
Not all students out causing trouble
The Moro Marathon and Half-Marathon took place yesterday, Sunday 13th September, with a spectacular turn out. There was an amazing buzz in the air at the start of the half - marathon and the crowd were ready to put the events of the undie 500 behind them and show the rest of New Zealand what Dunedin was really about.
Athletics: Chisnall and Earles soak up rivals
Athletics: Chisnall and Earles soak up rivals
Patience paid off for Dunedin student John Earles as he won the Dunedin marathon yesterday in just his second attempt at the distance.