Brenda Harwood

Advocate making 1000km 40-day European trek

Advocate making 1000km 40-day European trek

"They say the first third is physical, the second third is emotional and the last third is spiritual," muses Cheryl Neill, as she prepares to set off on the trek of a lifetime — the famous Camino...

Director visits past with new play

Dunedin actors Simon Anderson and Miriam Noonan play the young couple at the centre of Edward...

Director visits past with new play

A fascination with classic 1960s British play Saved, by Edward Bond, as a student has come full circle for director Andrew McKenzie, as he works on creating a new production of the play.

Ready to learn from ‘best’

Three talented Dunedin dancers hope to have the chance to learn from some of the world’s best dance teachers and choreographers at the Kairos Dance Convention in Auckland next month.

Veterans sought for health study

Veterans sought for health study

The potential uses of complementary and alternative medicine techniques to relieve pain and emotional distress among veterans is the subject of a Dunedin-led study.

‘Fantastic’ sale helps theatre

Hundreds of bargain hunters turned out to peruse the selection at Saturday’s Regent Music Sale....

‘Fantastic’ sale helps theatre

Lovers of music and entertainment turned out in droves to hunt for bargains among the thousands of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and books in the Regent Music Sale.

Pump track in Brighton floated

Brighton resident Shane Turner (right) and local children are eager to begin a project to build a...

Pump track in Brighton floated

Brighton resident and family man Shane Turner has a vision to build a cycling "pump track" at Brighton Domain for the benefit of families in the local, coastal and Greater Green Island areas.

Break silence on elder abuse: service

Age Concern Otago Elder Abuse Response Service team leader Marie Bennett. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Break silence on elder abuse: service

It’s time to break the silence on elder abuse.

Rūnanga gives name to shared harbour trail

Dunedin’s shared pathway running "port to port" around Otago Harbour now has a new name, given by Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou.

Octacan PSO’s harvest for those in need

Rodney Skilton and Riley Skilton (then 4), of Islington, were among many people who stopped by...

Octacan PSO’s harvest for those in need

Presbyterian Support Otago’s annual Octacan collection day returns next week, just in time to help bolster empty foodbank shelves, as the organisation battles to support increasing numbers of...

More ask for aid as winter hits

More ask for aid as winter hits

Dunedin social agencies are battling in the face of financial hardship, as more and more vulnerable families and individuals seek help with the increasing cost of living.

Youth project fund opens

Dunedin youth are being put in the driver’s seat thanks to the Otago Community Trust’s new rangatahi-led fund.

Midwinter Carnival build-up all go

Lantern artists work on restoring favourite lanterns and creating new ones ahead of the Dunedin...

Midwinter Carnival build-up all go

With just two weeks to go before First Church is transformed into a magical, storybook world for the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, lantern artists, costume-makers and performers are hard at work creating a spectacular show.

Cultures meld for fundraising event

Members of the Khamzin Tribe Belly Dancers (from left) Shirley Crawford, Jeanne Hutchinson,...

Cultures meld for fundraising event

Dunedin’s vibrant multicultural performance community comes together this week for an evening of dance, music and fun, in support of the Khamzin Tribe Belly Dancers and Kazbah Studio.

Decades of compositions showcased in concert

Decades of compositions showcased in concert

Original compositions, written by Dunedin musician Alan Starrett over more than 35 years will be showcased in concert this weekend.

Lagoon findings revealed

Cawthron Institute lake scientist Dr Dave Kelly (left) and University of Otago ecologist Dr Marc...

Lagoon findings revealed

New research into water quality and biodiversity at Tomohaka/Tomahawk Lagoon, as well as options for rehabilitating the lagoon, have been presented to the local community.

From insect ice cream to physics

New Zealand International Science Festival director Jerome Cousins looks over 10,000 copies of...

From insect ice cream to physics

The New Zealand International Science Festival will mark "25 Years of Science" with a huge programme of more than 90 science-themed events in the July school holidays.

Ladies friendship club looking for new members

Dunedin Central Ladies Friendship Club long-standing members Margaret Campbell, Patricia Johnson,...

Ladies friendship club looking for new members

The Dunedin Central Ladies Friendship Club has been bringing people together and fostering friendships for the past 30 years.

REVIEW: Finalists calm in face of complexity

REVIEW: Finalists calm in face of complexity

DUNEDIN CONCERTO COMPETITION 2023FINALISTS CONCERTDunedin Town HallSaturday, May 27Dunedin’s brightest young classical musicians made the most of their time in the limelight, commanding the Dunedin...

‘Anthems’ tour extended

The Rock Tenors crew is gearing up to hit the road, starting with five nights in Dunedin next...

‘Anthems’ tour extended

High demand and sold-out shows months in advance have led to extra dates being added to Rock Tenors’ "The Anthems Tour" Dunedin schedule.

Ladies friendship club looking for new members

The Dunedin Central Ladies Friendship Club has been bringing people together and fostering friendships for the past 30 years.

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