Ryan Priemus,left and Jamie Priemus blend in at the Melbourne Cup race meeting at Wingatui in November.
Muslims mark Eid, the festival to end the holy month of Ramadan, in the Octagon last September.
Daniel Vettori celebrates after taking the last wicket against Pakistan at the Universuity Oval back in November.
Rosa Sangster, 14, returned from the Invercargill nationals in March as New Zealand's top Highland dancer after.
Jack Russell terriers Sue (top) and Jack at Montecillo lookout on a snowy June day.
Lining up during a fashion parade at Wingatui lst November are Irina Schreiber, Tamara Jansen, Alina Polkova, Svetlana Polkova abnd Abbie-Rose Brown.
Her eviction from the pitch didn't slow this France supporter's cheering and flagwaving at the end of the June test at Carisbrook.
All Black Adam Thomson leapfrogs France number 8 Louis Picamoles.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry gets all emotional on Mils Muliaina at the pre-test press conference.
Dunedin-based Otago Daily Times staff photographer Peter McIntosh presents a portfolio of his favourite work in 2009. Prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.