Sally Rae

For Sharon Reeves, being involved with the fire brigade has been a family affair.

Children at Ardgowan School have an exciting place to play after their new playground fort was officially opened by Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton last night.

Sven Thelning has always wanted to be a pilot.

Keith Roberts just wants to give his old grey mare a rest.

Young Farmers clubs have been challenged to organise stock sale fundraisers after North Otago Young Farmers raised $68,500 for the Christchurch earthquake recovery.

Every day is special for Greg Garvan. Mr Garvan (56) has made what doctors describe as a miraculous recovery from a very rare medical condition called Poems syndrome, a disease a medical professional once told him made rocking-horse manure look commonplace.

The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust's annual cavalcade hits Oamaru today for the finale at the racecourse. Sally Rae caught up with the Tussock Creek light wagon trail earlier this week and met some of its characters.

Triumph or Harley-Davidson? There will be a fair bit of good-natured banter and rivalry over the various marques at the annual March Hare rally in Waimate this weekend.

The marquee is up and the horse paddocks ready as Oamaru prepares to welcome the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust's cavalcade today.

Derek Beveridge is desperately seeking scout leaders.

For the 17 riders on the Speight's pack-horse traverse on the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust's cavalcade, their journey from Omarama to Oamaru is a taste of yesteryear.

Danielle Simpson loves riding a horse that has been turned out immaculately.

Claims will be staked at the Oamaru racecourse next week, just like in the pioneering days on the gold fields.

Psst ... did you know the "judges" from American Idol are coming to the Plunket Electrical North Otago A and P Show tomorrow night?

Writer Fiona Farrell will return to her home town to lead a creative writing workshop in April.