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Rare humpback birth in Kaikōura

In a breathtaking display of nature’s wonder, Wings Over Whales pilot Sam Hamill and his guests witnessed the remarkable birth of a humpback calf off the coast of Kaikōura.

The Stags visit Clare House

The excitement was high at Radius Clare House as staff and residents welcomed the much-loved Southland Stags.

Pizza-making work shop for kida

Pizza Hut Mosgiel recently celebrated its opening and marked the occasion with a fun-filled pizza-making activity for kids during the school holidays.

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

Left to right- Maryanne Green (founder of the Hugo Charitable Trust), Aoibheann Monaghan (Trustee...

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion.

A most unusual blackbird?

We have been giving winter feed for years to local birds.

Hydroslide out of action

Inexperienced winter drivers hit the skids and didn't realise the plunge pool at the end was empty.

75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

Participants pose for a group photo after the Korean War Veterans Commemoration Ceremony held in...

75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.

Lost but not forgotten

During a six week trip to Europe we attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and laid our five of our ten RSA Poppies there.

Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples

I had similar pink-fleshed apples growing in my garden for a number of years so this can't be the 'first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand'.

Aurora from Blueskin Bay

Looking through over Blueskin Bay towards Waitati.

Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin

I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...

Aurora over Hoopers Inlet

Photos of last night's aurora over Hoopers Inlet in Dunedin, from local photographer Brendon Williamson.

On Saturday evening, many dancers gathered at the North East Valley Baptist Community Centre for 'Le Bal Rouge", a Balfolk fundraiser and what might well be one of the final dances in the community...