'Blind mice' enjoy sense of outdoors
'Blind mice' enjoy sense of outdoors
The ability to walk in the forests and along the beaches of New Zealand is a given for most people but for a few, it’s an exciting new sensory experience.
John Cosgrove
Sacrifices, continuity honoured
Sacrifices, continuity honoured
The sacrifices made by early farming families were honoured in the histories recalled at an awards ceremony in Lawrence on Saturday night.
Sacrifices, continuity honoured
Sacrifices, continuity honoured
The sacrifices made by early farming families were honoured in the histories recalled at an awards ceremony in Lawrence on Saturday night.
Lions the mane event at dance course
Lions the mane event at dance course
Learning the moves and secret language used by Chinese lion dancers around the world was all part of the ‘‘how to become a lion dancer’’ workshop held last week in Lawrence.
Cadets visited by NZ commandant
Cadets visited by NZ commandant
Proudly showing their commitment to serving their country and becoming better citizens in the spirit their forefathers did as Anzacs, cadets from five New Zealand Cadet Force units in Otago...
Way cleared for trail to cut through gorge area
Way cleared for trail to cut through gorge area
A nearly $10million expansion of one of Otago’s popular cycle trails has begun.
Army conducts exercise near Milton
Army conducts exercise near Milton
Orders and gunfire reverberated through the dense pine forests south of Milton recently as New Zealand Army Reserve Force soldiers from Otago and Southland practised their battle drills.
Holden enthusiasts out in force
Holden enthusiasts out in force
Timaru was the capital city of Holden during Easter when hundreds of cars were gathered there, along with thousands of enthusiasts, for the 16th annual Holden Nationals New Zealand.
Pomahaka low - water use restricted
Pomahaka low - water use restricted
Water restrictions have hit once again in West Otago, as the Clutha District Council continues its efforts to improve the longer-term situation.
Captijn laps up 55km of ride — and some
Captijn laps up 55km of ride — and some
All in a day’s work — ride to the event, win it and then ride home again.
Bravo Company welcomes new recruits
Bravo Company welcomes new recruits
For the first time in more than a decade Bravo (Dunedin) Company 2nd/4th Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment has welcomed 20 recruits into the unit.
Hawkeswood hillclimb champion
Hawkeswood hillclimb champion
In a tight finish, Jack Hawkeswood, of Auckland, driving a Mazda AP4 rally car, secured the 2021 Gold Star New Zealand Hill Climb championship title with a fine second-place finish at Sunday’s...
Paddon shows the future
Paddon shows the future
New Zealand rally ace Hayden Paddon ably displayed the future of rallying to those who attended day one of the two-day New Zealand Hill Climb championship at Burma Rd, near Milton, on Saturday.
Promotions recognise conduct and dedication
Promotions recognise conduct and dedication
Three senior non-commissioned officers received promotions last week.
Ride ’em, cowboy
Ride ’em, cowboy
Fine weather greeted spectators at the 56th annual Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday.
‘Pretty disgraceful’ theft leaves a bad taste
‘Pretty disgraceful’ theft leaves a bad taste
Wanted: A sweet-toothed bandit.
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.
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.