Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
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Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
More than 500 people checked out the fresh and artisan goods for sale on Sunday at the Wingatui Racecourse.
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympic rowing royalty made a flying visit to Queenstown last week to lend their support to a local fundraiser.
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
About 300 people ran through rain and sunshine at the South Otago Night’n Day Rainbow Run and Walk, in Balclutha, on Saturday.
Child health research fundraiser above par
Child health research fundraiser above par
A triple treat was dished up at Sir Michael Hill’s private golf course, The Hills, near Arrowtown, on Thursday night to support child health research charity Cure Kids.
Connecting through music
Connecting through music
Ōtepoti's only hip-hop festival is poised to have its biggest year yet.
Bringing community together
Bringing community together
Kai, laughter and wheelies brought a bunch of mostly strangers together at ILT Stadium Southland last week.
Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit
Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit
If there is one thing Anna Grimaldi wanted Maori Hill School pupils to know yesterday, it was that there is no such thing as a barrier to your dreams.
Celebrating culture sustainably
Celebrating culture sustainably
Brazilian dancer Kamilla Rodrigues, of Christchurch, performs at Queenstown’s Diwali festival, held at the Queenstown Events Centre on Saturday night.
Running for glory
Running for glory
Of 150 starters, just one person will not have the letters ‘‘DNF’’ after their name today.
Rob Roy Glacier beckons
Rob Roy Glacier beckons
Mark Price seized the opportunity to walk the oft closed Rob Roy Glacier track.
Milestone for Ice Stadium
Milestone for Ice Stadium
Ice skates replaced basketball and netball shoes at Dunedin Stadium when it was retrofitted to include the Dunedin Ice Rink 20 years ago.
Orchestra visits school pupils
Orchestra visits school pupils
Pupils at a Dunedin primary school got their first taste of a night at the orchestra yesterday.
Art of the swirl focus of competition
Art of the swirl focus of competition
A group of baristas have put the idea of drinking their art to the test.
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
It's a comprehensive interactive digital map, aimed at helping Māori people abroad reconnect with their ancestral homes.
Burnett extends overall lead in home tour
Burnett extends overall lead in home tour
He did not get the Bluff Hill stage win he was after, but Southland rider Josh Burnett has strengthened his overall position after the fifth stage of the Tour of Southland.
Life’s a beach for volleyball players
Life’s a beach for volleyball players
A bit of drizzle does not deter beach volleyball lovers from getting their fix.
Views clash over mine expansion
Views clash over mine expansion
A controversial Bill is absolutely not "a war on nature" and would streamline a complicated process, a mining executive says.
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