Fairyland to come to life
Fairyland to come to life
The weather forecast is a cause for optimism as dozens of volunteers gear up to bring a magical fairyland to life in this weekend’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
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
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’
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
‘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
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
Break silence on elder abuse: service
It’s time to break the silence on elder abuse.
Rūnanga gives name to shared harbour trail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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.