Sally Rae

Being able to help people in a time of need is reward enough for Waimate man Grant Eames.

When Claire Barlow changed jobs earlier this year, she did not have far to move.

Barry Mackenzie wishes his late wife Else could see his exhibition at the Forrester Gallery in Oamaru.

Russell Peek won his first open dog trial with a heading dog called Speck at Millers Flat in the early 1970s, and has never looked back. Sally Rae reports.

Dawson is the star of the stable for the rodeo-mad Causer family.

Don't ask Bill Young what makes the Herbert Forest Camping Ground such a great place to camp.

The Rev Graeme Munro, of Oamaru, leaves next month for a three-month sabbatical in England - and he cannot wait.

When it comes to loyal punters at the Kurow Jockey Club's annual race meeting, it's hard to go past Pixie.

Waylon Jennings has had an unsettling effect on a lot of people, but nothing comes close to the love Olivia Ross has for him. Sally Rae talks to the rodeo enthusiast about her chances of becoming the first woman to win an all-around New Zealand open rodeo title.

The story of Ian and Gloria Hurst's elegant home in North Otago is all about the girl-next-door - and a black chook which unwittingly played Cupid. Sally Rae explains.

A young Belgian family who lost their possessions in a crash last week have been moved to tears by the generosity of New Zealanders.

"This is camping, eh," beamed Red Cunningham yesterday, as he watched heavy rain out the window of his luxurious motorhome, Poverty Lodge.

Ringo must be thanking his lucky stars.

Concerned about peak oil and climate change? So is Oamaru's Natural Heritage Society.

Courtney Kerin is living her dream.

When Jan Kennedy saw an advertisement for an event development officer in the Waitaki district, she thought, "That's my job."