Stone-cold action continues

Curlers Murray Pitts (front), of Dunedin, and John Sanders, of Alexandra, sweep a path for the...
Curlers Murray Pitts (front), of Dunedin, and John Sanders, of Alexandra, sweep a path for the stone during a game on Wednesday. PHOTOS: RUBY SHAW
The National Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships continue in Naseby today.

About 70 curlers from across New Zealand have been competing at Naseby’s International Indoor Curling Rink over the five-day tournament, which concludes with the finals tomorrow.

Tashlia Petersen (centre), of Dunedin, propels a stone down the ice watched by team-mates Bella...
Tashlia Petersen (centre), of Dunedin, propels a stone down the ice watched by team-mates Bella Stewart (left), of Dunedin, and Skye Nisbet, of Auckland.
Officiator Nelson Ede said the rink had a dedicated ice-maker and the ice was maintained year round.

Winners will go on to represent New Zealand at the World Championships later in the year.