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.
John Cosgrove
‘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.
Historic sod cottage burgled
Historic sod cottage burgled
An historic cottage near Balclutha has been targeted by thieves.
Owaka swap shop hits milestone
Owaka swap shop hits milestone
The Owaka Swap Shop has hit a huge milestone - stopping more than $250,000 worth of household items and clothing going to landfill.
Red Cross members put training to test
Red Cross members put training to test
Training to rescue you.
Memories shared at auction
Memories shared at auction
Hundreds gathered at Moneymore, south of Milton, on Saturday to remember a mate and snap up a bargain or two.
Town of opportunities?
Milton - town of opportunities?
Ask a lot of Milton residents if their town is on the cusp of a new era of opportunity and the answer is a resounding yes.
Vintage farm machinery treasure trove to be offered
Vintage farm machinery treasure trove to be offered
Happy hunting for vintage machinery enthusiasts is in store near Milton on Saturday.
Entrepreneurial project has school pupils buzzing
Entrepreneurial project has school pupils buzzing
Waitahuna School pupils have been busy bees.
Honoured for Afghan mission efforts
Otago soldier honoured for Afghan mission efforts
A New Zealand Army soldier from South Otago has been recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for his outstanding contribution to New Zealand's training mission in Afghanistan.