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Tokomairiro High School

Annie GrahamAlongside her academic studies, art is Annie Graham’s great passion."I hope I can keep an interest in art even when I’m working in the future."It doesn’t matter whether it’s drawing or...

Taieri College

Caleb WalkerCaleb Walker is an all-rounder on and off the pitch.

Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'

Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'

Australia's looming ban on under-16s using social media will not keep young people safe online, one tech giant has warned.

St Peter's College

Mikaela McRaeA top scholar and an internationally recognised dancer, Mikaela McRae has shown a relentless pursuit in excellence throughout her time at St Peter’s. She is as comfortable weaving...

St Kevin's College

Louie HoseLouie Hose says the way to achieving your goals and actualising your dreams is all about dedication.

St Hilda's Collegiate School

Katie WilsonKatie Wilson has a penchant for adrenaline.

South Otago High School

Annaliese BissetAnnaliese Bisset believes in speaking up and making herself heard.

Roxburgh Area School

Luc MichotGiving back as a way of thanking those who helped him, is what drives Roxburgh Area School student Luc Michot’s future plans.

Queen's High School

Jazz EvangelouA lot of athletes get scouted at big games for their club or school teams.

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father

Richard Dawson and his daughter, Fyfa Dawson. Photo: Supplied

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father after daughter killed in crash

The father of a Christchurch cyclist killed in a collision with a concrete truck assumed the driver was at fault and would most likely be going through “some kind of hell”.

Otago Girls' High School

Jessie McGroutherJessie McGrouther has spent years growing into a role model she would have looked up to when she was young.

Otago Boys' High School

Charlie OttreyCharlie Ottrey has never been the loudest guy on the field.

Mount Aspiring College

Luke HarroldLuke Harrold is a dedicated and talented skier who has achieved highly while remaining down to earth.

Māruawai College

Anna AynsleyOne of Southland’s finest on the hockey turf, Anna Aynsley is hoping to bring her resilience and hard work to a new field — one where she can help others who are the same as her.

The Catlins Area School

Jethro MelvilleA curiosity for numbers, systems and the way things work makes every day fascinating for Owaka 18-year-old Jethro Melville. He says mathematics underpins all sciences, becoming ever...