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.
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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...
Home track edge for Otago riders
Home track edge for Otago riders
The earth will move tomorrow in Balclutha as dozens of nationally-ranked elite riders battle for early-season points in the first round of the Fox 2020 New Zealand Motocross championships.
Gymkhana club holds triple celebration
Gymkhana club holds triple celebration — and no-one fell off
The Lawrence Gymkhana Club has concluded a busy weekend in which it celebrated its 20th annual horse trek, opened a new ablutions and social-room building and hosted its 80th annual gymkhana.
Bash for Cash raises $30,000 for family
Bash for Cash raises $30,000 for family
Organisers of Princess Esme’s T20 Bash for Cash in Balclutha on Saturday are overwhelmed by the community response to their appeal.
Reserve soldiers take training to next level
Reserve soldiers take training to next level
Looking more like cyborgs, solders from Bravo Company 2/4 RNZIR donned night-vision equipment and advanced laser sights as they took their training to a higher level over the weekend.
On the track for fun
On the track for fun
The first of hundreds of riders head off on the 17th annual Lakes To Sea trail ride in Milton on Saturday morning.
Graves has to work for win at Lawrence
Graves has to work for win at Lawrence
After a near-faultless drive, Gore driver Andrew Graves picked up his fifth Lawrence Rally win on Saturday.
Lawrence shows off its heritage
Lawrence shows off its heritage
In marked contrast to last year's rain-soaked event, the 2019 Lawrence Heritage Day festivities were held in blazing sunshine.