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Wānaka Rowing Club members Tristan Hughs (left) and Shane Gibson compete in the South Island Masters Rowing Nationals at Glendhu Bay. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED The Wānaka Rowing Club hosted a South Island masters rowing regatta at Glendhu Bay on April 26 and 27, with 248 athletes from 25 clubs competing for honours.

International Snow Farm World Loppet race director John Burridge, 84, wants to call it quits. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK At the sprightly age of 84, Auckland retiree John Burridge is probably one of New Zealand’s most senior international race directors.

Mac actors in Legally Blonde JR include (back row, from left) Niamh Groenen, 15, Kaitlyn Tooley, 15, Emma Head,14, Camilla Foskett, 12, Merryn Foster, 13; (middle, from left) Anoushka Brahmin, 15, Ivy Craig, 13, Sophie Hawkins, 14, Mia Gemmell, 14, Lottie King, 14, Alice Chaly, 12; (front from left) Charlotte Sheppard, 13, Maxene Ursua, 15, Gemma Cragg, 12. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A large troupe of teenage musical performers are buzzing with anticipation as they rehearse their upcoming production, Legally Blonde JR, to be performed at the Lake Wānaka Centre from May 16-18.

Mount Aspiring College leaders (from left) Lottie Hunt, Daisy Sanders, Tim Sides, and Zavier Taylor, all 17, spoke at the Wanaka Anzac Service in the Lake Wanaka Centre on April 25. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK At the Hāwea War Memorial, attendees pulled the hoods of their coats forward and listened to the words of lead speaker Sergeant Lorne Capell, who commended them for their commitment to attending.

One lucky Lotto player from Queenstown-Lakes has won a first division prize of $1 million in tonight's Lotto draw.

One lucky Lotto player from Queenstown-Lakes has won a first division prize of $1 million in tonight's Lotto draw.

Cullen Grace of the Crusaders charges forward during today's Super Rugby Pacific match against the Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. Photo: Getty Images It keeps getting worse for the Crusaders, who now risk missing the Super Rugby Pacific top eight following another historic loss.

Cullen Grace of the Crusaders charges forward during today's Super Rugby Pacific match against the Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. Photo: Getty Images It keeps getting worse for the Crusaders, who now risk missing the Super Rugby Pacific top eight following another historic loss.

Shannon Saunders looks for options during the Southern Steel's extra-time win against the Northern Stars in Invercargill this afternoon. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Finally! The Southern Steel have snapped their losing streak, beating the Northern Stars 63-61 in an extra-time thriller in Invercargill this afternoon.

Shannon Saunders looks for options during the Southern Steel's extra-time win against the Northern Stars in Invercargill this afternoon. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Finally! The Southern Steel have snapped their losing streak, beating the Northern Stars 63-61 in an extra-time thriller in Invercargill this afternoon.

After a subdued start, Green Island have roared home to remain unbeaten in the Dunedin premier club rugby competition this afternoon.

After a subdued start, Green Island have roared home to remain unbeaten in the Dunedin premier club rugby competition this afternoon.

Cameron Millar ran to the line with style and timing, and showed off an excellent range of kicking skills in Nuku'alofa this afternoon. Photo: Getty Images Cameron Millar ignited his own career and helped the Highlanders celebrate a moment of history in Tonga this afternoon.

Cameron Millar ran to the line with style and timing, and showed off an excellent range of kicking skills in Nuku'alofa this afternoon. Photo: Getty Images Cameron Millar ignited his own career and helped the Highlanders celebrate a moment of history in Tonga this afternoon.

HELP chief executive Kathryn McPhillips. Photo: Sarah Robson Warning: This story contains references to sexual abuse An advocate for survivors of sexual abuse says the true extent of Brad Shipton's crimes may never come to light.

Hong Kong has banned the sale of Indian spice brands Everest and MDH following the alleged detection of a carcinogenic pesticide in several spice mixes. Photo: Getty Images New Zealand Food Safety is monitoring overseas recalls of Indian packaged spice products manufactured by MDH and Everest due to concerns over a cancer-causing pesticide.

Hong Kong has banned the sale of Indian spice brands Everest and MDH following the alleged detection of a carcinogenic pesticide in several spice mixes. Photo: Getty Images New Zealand Food Safety is monitoring overseas recalls of Indian packaged spice products manufactured by MDH and Everest due to concerns over a cancer-causing pesticide.

HELP chief executive Kathryn McPhillips. Photo: Sarah Robson Warning: This story contains references to sexual abuse An advocate for survivors of sexual abuse says the true extent of Brad Shipton's crimes may never come to light.

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