Showing he still has it is Dunedin-based Aaron Collins, who reclaimed the top spot at this year’s national cherry-pit spitting contest in Cromwell yesterday. That may be true, as it was a family affair at the national cherry-pit spitting competition in Cromwell yesterday. Michael was delighted to beat his son to second place in the men’s competition. Dressed to impress Billie Atkins (6) won the under-8 cherry dress-up competition. Women’s section winner Laure Veneilhan arrived from France yesterday and headed directly to the competition, cleaning up with a 7.93m effort.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2025 15:32 UTC