Toni McDonald

United Kingdom

Presenter at BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester

Afternoon Show presenter for BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Radio Shropshire, and BBC Radio Stoke. Love music, fun, tv, life, food, peace 😄🙏🏾

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Articles

‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured

5 days ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandFat raindrops disguised the tears streaking riders’ faces on the Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraiser. Westpac regional manager Otago/Southland Phil Taylor said his 14th ride was a challenging day for everyone involved. Riders experienced exceptionally wet and cold conditions until they reached northern Southland.
Duck-shooters guns siezed

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

Opening day came to a sudden end for two duck-shooters who failed to get a licence before hitting the mai mai on Saturday. Fish & Game Southland general manager Zane Moss said two guns were seized from the unlicensed duck-shooters. ‘‘That’s not unusual. There’s thousands of hunters and we’re checking hundreds, so it’s not surprising that we catch one or two that are trying to cheat the system and get away with it.
Rangers seize unlicensed pair’s guns

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

Opening day came to a sudden end for two duck-shooters who failed to get a licence before hitting the mai mai on Saturday. Fish & Game Southland general manager Zane Moss said two guns were seized from the unlicensed duck-shooters. ‘‘That’s not unusual. There’s thousands of hunters and we’re checking hundreds, so it’s not surprising that we catch one or two that are trying to cheat the system and get away with it.
George Begg brings magic in motion

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Luisa Girão |Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandThe EnsignThe George Begg Festival was an opportunity for drivers to reconnect with "old friends" last weekend. After 30 years of racing cars, former New Zealand Touring Car Championship winner and Former Begg JM1 racer Brett Riley had gone 22 years without racing a car.
New vehicle to aid communication during crisis

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandA new and improved mobile communications vehicle has moved crisis communications channels into a new era in the South. The new long wheelbase Ford Transit van was more capable than its outdated predecessor — offering 12v and 240v power, solar, diesel and mains power solutions, starlink satellite communications and optional HF radio.
Great South given $350k, hopes to attract more visitors

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

Great South regional development agency has received a $350,000 boost to its marketing coffers after a successful bid securing funding from the Regional Tourism Boost fund. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced six successful initiatives from across the nation receiving a total of $3 million. "I’m thrilled to see tourism business working together with council and communities to get in behind this. "This is a year of opportunity for tourism.
Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandPeople have been stopping Chris Bishop in the street to tell him councils are out of control, a meeting heard yesterday. Mr Bishop was a keynote speaker at the NZ Planning Institute annual conference in Invercargill yesterday. In his address at the Civic Theatre he outlined plans to address the national housing crisis and changes to an "obstructive" Resource Management Act.
Adviser tells council to be bird flu-ready

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandMillions of northern hemisphere birds have been slaughtered to limit the spread of the H5N1 bird flu, but a Southland council adviser says the province needs to be ready for its arrival here.
Warning to be prepared for aftershocks after 6.8 quake

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Luisa Girão |Toni McDonald

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandAuthorities are warning people to be vigilant for aftershocks after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the South and sparked tsunami fears. The 2.43pm quake, centred off the southwest coast of Tuatapere, was widely felt across the South where thousands of people reported the shake.
U13 team tops win with perfect score

1 month ago | odt.co.nz | Toni McDonald

Monday, 17 March 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandA roar of delight went up from spectators and competitors at the New Zealand Marching Championships on Saturday when the Hokonui under-13 team scored a perfect 13/13 in their technical march.