Wood Choppin’ Win

Auckland lumberjack Dion Lane, 31, has sawn and chopped his way to overall victory at the Midwestern Lumberjack Championships held in Rochester, United States, beating fellow New Zealander and brother-in-law Jason Wynyard. Lane competed in the event for the ninth year in a row and after seconds, thirds, fourths and fifths, he finally won the men’s overall championship. “It’s about time,” the 350-pound giant said. Lane has been competing in timber sports for 14 years. New Zealander Sheree Taylor, a three-time Midwestern winner, was runner-up on the women’s leader board.


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Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Erika Fairweather has won her maiden swimming world championship title with victory in the women’s 400m freestyle final in Doha. The 20-year-old from Dunedin is the first New Zealander to win…