Blessings aplenty for Te Kāika hub
The sense of occasion was palpable as hundreds gathered for the opening of a community hub 20 years in the making.
Ani Ngawhika
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Ducks in a row for opening weekend
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Ducks in a row for opening weekend
For Greg Hodge, the opening of duck-shooting season cannot be topped.
Dunedin cold but the people warm
Delayed path to citizenship for Fijian health worker
After more than two decades of working in medical labs across the country, Tausia Solomone has finally become a New Zealand citizen.
Spreading language through performance
Spreading language through performance
A bilingual musical duo are touring Dunedin to encourage toddlers to embrace their diversity.
Gin fans toast to creativity
Gin fans toast to creativity
A pair of Christchurch gin enthusiasts got to taste test their own concoctions at a Blend Your Own Botanical Spirit workshop last week.
Protesters heard
Protesters heard
New Zealand First party member Anthony Odering (left), of Oamaru, listens as Free Palestine protester Sam Bosshard speaks outside the Hutton Theatre, in Dunedin on Saturday.
‘Ridiculous’ results from clean-up
‘Ridiculous’ results from clean-up
Car doors, loads of bottles, used needles and other drug paraphernalia were among the loads of rubbish picked up by more than 150 volunteers at Dunedin’s Smaills Beach on Saturday.
Thousands raised in fishing fundraiser
Thousands raised in fishing fundraiser
Students dived deep on Saturday, competing in a spearfishing showdown for charity.
Enthusiasts give a toast to creativity
Enthusiasts give a toast to creativity
Gin enthusiasts Chris Belliveau and Mel Smith, both of Christchurch, taste their gin concoctions at the Dunedin Craft Distillers Blend Your Own Botanical Spirit workshop on Friday.
Tūhura unveils new archaeology exhibit
Tūhura unveils new archaeology exhibit
Being able to stand in the footsteps of people who lived millenniums before us is a "very rich opportunity".
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Natural solutions sought for river
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Natural solutions sought for river
A pilot study will test whether letting nature do the work could help prevent flooding and restore Otago’s waterways.
Service preparations connect volunteer to loved ones
Service preparations connect volunteer to loved ones
Volunteers have connected with their ancestors who served in the world wars by making posies for today’s dawn services.
Eels killed by pollution: iwi
Eels killed by pollution: iwi
Devastated iwi believe the "totally unacceptable" contamination of a Southland waterway killed numerous other species along with thousands of eels.
Free flu vax for senior Māori, Pasifika
Free flu vax for senior Māori, Pasifika
A local health organisation is providing free vaccinations to help senior Māori and Pasifika get ahead of the flu season.
Pupils strut, fret their hour upon stage
Pupils strut, fret their hour upon stage
Pupils from 11 Otago high schools yesterday took part in the Regional Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival at the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre.
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Fashion meets flowers in former church
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Fashion meets flowers in former church
Local designers gathered in Waitati to showcase a combination of fashion and flowers.
617km non-stop run to be latest ‘crazy’ bid
617km non-stop run to be latest ‘crazy’ bid
Dunedin man Glenn Sutton is used to running "crazy" distances but admits even he is scared by his latest challenge.
Pasture a problem as Piglet puts on pounds
Pasture a problem as Piglet puts on pounds
A Dunedin woman is on the hunt for the perfect piggy pasture as her pet, Piglet, runs low on fresh grass to graze on.
Storytelling key to preparedness: Ngāi Tahu
Storytelling key to preparedness: Ngāi Tahu
The Alpine Fault is expected to rupture in the next 50 years causing a magnitude 8-plus earthquake and Ngāi Tahu believe storytelling is the key to preparedness.
Hundreds demand ceasefire
Hundreds demand ceasefire
Hundreds of protesters filled the Octagon on Saturday, demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict.