Parade occasion for cheer
Parade occasion for cheer
Despite the threatening weather, Santa rolled into Balclutha on Saturday at the Clutha Country Christmas Parade and market day to spread some Christmas cheer throughout the district.
John Cosgrove
Quilt with a rural view
Quilt with a rural view
Stirling craftswoman Kathy Baff works on a tractor-themed child’s quilt for her first South Otago A&P Show exhibition this weekend.
Altered course leads skipper to tailing
Altered course leads skipper to tailing
Tailing or skippering boats.
107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at the 107th annual West Otago A&P Society show at Tapanui.
Caring owners show their pride and joy
Caring owners show their pride and joy
The air around the Kaitangata Crescent Rugby club grounds throbbed to the sound of V8s on Saturday morning, as by the hundreds they came from far and wide.
Graves digs deep to take sixth Lawrence Rally title
Graves digs deep to take sixth Lawrence Rally title
It was six on the trot for Andrew Graves when he won the annual Lawrence Rally on Saturday.
Young rider earns kudos for Kai club
Young rider earns kudos for Kai club
She may be only 10, but she has just become a wheely big deal in her little South Otago town.
Top seed Strang repeats Rankleburn success
Top seed Strang repeats Rankleburn success
The only one not having a dust problem on Saturday at the Rankleburn Rally in West Otago on Saturday was winner Carter Strang, of Wallacetown.
Soldiers’ skills put to test in training
Soldiers’ skills put to test in training
Peals of thunder from a passing storm front were complemented by gunfire at Tekapo’s army training camp this week.
Pupils learn traditional carving skills
Pupils learn traditional carving skills
Be like the worm and enter the wood, the tutor of a new course at Tokomairiro High School says.
Change of settings key for Summerfield
Change of settings key for Summerfield
A spin in the first stage and encountering slippery roads at times did little to hamper the speed of Christchurch driver Matt Summerfield.
High-tech and classic cars mix it up in hill climb
High-tech and classic cars mix it up in hill climb
Mere seconds and decades of technology were all that separated first and second place at the annual Bob Scott Memorial Hill Climb recently.
Siblings aim to out gun each other on the range
Siblings aim to out gun each other on the range
WATCH: For the younger members of the Willis family the sound of gunfire means another night’s practice at small bore rifle shooting, their new favourite sport.
Ute slides into Balclutha takeaway shop
Ute slides into Balclutha takeaway shop
The week began with an icy start for inland commuters yesterday, leaving emergency services to deal with multiple reports of cars sliding and rolling, from Balclutha to Roxburgh.
Digger called in to clear road
Digger called in to clear road
Heavy rain in the Clutha district has caused several road slips.
40 brave cold at midwinter swim
40 brave cold at midwinter swim
Yesterday's annual midwinter swim at Kaka Point drew 40 hardy souls prepared to take the plunge into the cool southern waters.
‘I’ve seen my first body bag and . . . many more’
‘I’ve seen my first body bag and . . . many more’
While she doesn’t think she’s a hero, all of Megan Robson’s friends in London think she is one.
Pupils’ signs deliver message
Pupils’ signs deliver message
Striking new signs will soon be popping up across South Otago to deliver a "powerful" road safety message.
Sun and wind challenge Papatowai competitors
Sun and wind challenge Papatowai competitors
Hot sun and a cool breeze at the top of the route did little to deter more than 350 walkers and runners who took part in the 24th annual Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
Injury no obstacle for Cooper in securing third consecutive win
Injury no obstacle for Cooper in securing third consecutive win
It was three wins in a row for current New Zealand MX1 champion Cody Cooper, who stamped his authority on the premier class at round one of the Fox NZ Motocross champions held in Balclutha on...