Steve Hepburn

New Zealand

Sports Reporter at Otago Daily Times

Reporter at Southland Express

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Articles

Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making

5 days ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

Ettrick man Bart Kindt does not get out in the backblocks and bush but his expertise is giving search and rescue operations a real boost. Mr Kindt has developed the SARTrack incident management software - a system he has been working on for more than 20 years. The work he has done with the software led to him winning a certificate of achievement at the NZ Search and Rescue Awards this week. The software takes a lot of the guesswork and mistakes out of a search and rescue operation.
Duck-shooting opening weekend a constant

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoCome the first weekend in May and it will be known where Linda and Warren Jamieson will be. More than 50 years ago they were at the side of Kaye and Bruce Dickison, of Tapanui, and that bond has remained strong right through the next couple of generations. Mrs Jamieson was matron of honour at the Dickisons’ wedding, while Mr Jamieson was best man.
Fears pines could crowd in on open historic Lonely Graves site

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoAn investigation has been launched into the possibility of pine seedlings having been planted at a historic reserve in Central Otago. The Lonely Graves reserve may not be so lonely in a few years time. The historic site, south of Millers Flat and just over the hill from the Clutha River, has stood alone for more than 100 years.
Edendale players mark milestones

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandThe EnsignMilestones have been celebrated and another awaits as the Edendale team shows loyalty runs deep in the side. The team celebrated a 29-11 win over Tokanui on Saturday on what was a special day for the club. Second five-eighth Jeremy McLeod played his 200th game for the club while front rower Ryan Udy played his 100th game for the side.
Speed limit woes rile councillor

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandThe long arm of the Wellington bureaucracy has reached the back blocks of Northern Southland, leading to a councillor questioning his future and the purpose of local government. All over a 500m stretch of local road — far from any state highway.
Australian Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoA group of Australian car salesman had timed vehicle races and did "donuts" on a pristine Catlins beach, believing they were allowed to. The Clutha District Council confirmed yesterday it had received a complaint over the vehicles, describing the incident as very disappointing.
Hydro catchments driest in 93 years

3 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNew Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records.
Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival

3 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

The Central Otago District Council looks set to extend alcohol bans in the region during the blossom festival, as police say the event itself causes them little issue but the drinking around it is a "heat source" for trouble. Last December, the council proposed to increase the areas covered by an alcohol ban. As well as having bans on the towns of Alexandra, Clyde and Cromwell it also wanted to place a ban on the Teviot Valley to the council border at Raes Junction.
Sisters ride their way to TV screens

3 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoFrom Beaumont to Hollywood? Perhaps - but, for Jess and Grace Hore, taking part in the programme Young Riders was a chance to get involved in something a long way away from sheep and rolling hills. The sisters have grown up at Beaumont Station - a backyard of 28,000ha - surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes. The animals they have been so attached to are the equine kind.
300-cap prop makes shift to coaching beloved team

4 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Steve Hepburn

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandThe EnsignHe has spent half his life in the front row with the Heriot club. Now, Blair Young is on the sideline watching and helping the same club. Young, 42, played an eye-watering 300 club games for Heriot until he stopped in 2023. Young, a prop, said it was not a mark he had particularly eyed up but once it came within view and he decided he would play long enough to get to the tally.