Brenda Harwood

Monitoring lagoon is a class act

Bayfield High School pupils and keen young scientists (from left) Emma Whiles Humphreys (14),...

Monitoring lagoon is a class act

A team of young scientists from Bayfield High School donned waders and stepped carefully into the water at Tomahawk Lagoon on Tuesday, as part of its ongoing work with Ecotago on water quality and...

Group steps up for lagoon

The Tomahawk Lagoon water quality and biodiversity monitoring project has reached a watershed, with the creation of a management plan and the formation of an active local community group.

Honouring fallen ancestor

Learning about the life and experiences of his great-great uncle, who was killed at Gallipoli, has been a fascinating journey of discover for Dunedin youngster Jasper Harvey (13). Jasper is...

Art fair brings buyers and artists together

Visitors browse the artworks at a previous OpenArts Annual Art Fair. Photo: Supplied

Art fair brings buyers and artists together

Local art lovers will have the chance to buy art works directly from the artists with the return of the OpenArts Annual Art Fair.

Contrasting but complementary works beautifully performed

Contrasting but complementary works beautifully performed

The vaulted roof and lovely acoustics of Knox Church were the perfect setting for City Choir Dunedin’s performance of two contrasting, but complementary choral works — Mozart’s Requiem and Forrest’s the breath of life.

Production makes most of superb theatrical satire

Production makes most of superb theatrical satire

Brenda Harwood reviews The Real Inspector Hound on Thursday, November 24 at Playhouse Theatre.

Celebrating disability pride

Disabled Persons Assembly co-ordinator Chris Ford. Photo: Brenda Harwood/The Star

Celebrating disability pride

Disability pride will be to the fore at the Dunedin celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Saturday.

‘Little change’ in teens’ habits

Members of the Beats 2 study team and colleagues (back, from left) PhD student Margareta...

‘Little change’ in teens’ habits

The physical activity levels, screen time and nutrition of adolescents in Dunedin and Otago were intensely scrutinised by researchers in last week’s Beats symposium, which revealed "little change".

Memorial rededicated

Former Governor-General and chief of NZDF Sir Jerry Mateparae (back row, centre) with a...

Memorial rededicated

The windswept hilltop site of the Upper Junction war memorial, with its stunning views across Dunedin, was rededicated to the memory of 17 local men killed in World War 1 in a ceremony on Tuesday.

Ceremony for VC winner

Members of the Otago Military History Group, the Boyes family, heritage advocates, and navy...

Ceremony for VC winner

The extraordinary life and tragic early death of VC recipient Midshipman Duncan Gordon Boyes has been remembered at a ceremony to rededicate his memorial in the Southern Cemetery.

REVIEW: THE SEASONS

Violinist Martin Riseley. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

REVIEW: THE SEASONS

Chamber Music NZ presents ‘‘The Seasons’’ Friday, November 18 — Kings & Queens Performing Arts Centre. Review by BRENDA HARWOOD

Indie jazz duo Reid and Wolken perform at Jazz Loft

Dunedin Jazz, Cabaret & Performing Arts Trust artistic director Karin Reid.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Indie jazz duo Reid and Wolken perform at Jazz Loft

The Dunedin Jazz, Cabaret & Performing Arts Trust is presenting the first Jazz Loft event in Dunedin for more than a year.

Parsons buzzed to be performing new album

Lyttelton-based artist Mel Parsons and her band will perform in Dunedin this Saturday, as part of...

Parsons buzzed to be performing new album

The buzz of reconnecting with live audiences is a thrill for Lyttelton-based artist Mel Parsons, on tour this month with her band in support of new album Slow Burn.

Ceremony for VC winner

The extraordinary life and tragic early death of Victoria Cross winner Midshipman Duncan Gordon Boyes (1846-1869) was remembered at a ceremony to rededicate his memorial in the Southern Cemetery.

An enthralling act

An enthralling act

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra players, led by concertmaster Martin Riseley, joined forces with Jolt mixed ability dance troupe in a joyous and moving performance of The New Four Seasons, by...

Play within a play

Theatre critic Birdboot (Dylan Shield, at left) professes his love for Lady Cynthia Muldoon (Rosie Collier) while Inspector Hound (Chris McCombe) watches on in a scene from Tom Stoppard’s The...

REVIEW: Tutus on Tour

Ballet showcase . . . Beloved classics and modern were staged side-by-side in the Royal NZ Ballet...

REVIEW: Tutus on Tour

Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Tutus on Tour Wednesday, November 9 — Regent Theatre Review by BRENDA HARWOOD

REVIEW: Wonderful by Richard Huber

Shifting relationship ... Blaise Barham (left) and Sarah Barham are Lady Hermione and her loyal...

REVIEW: Wonderful by Richard Huber

SBZ Productions presents Wonderful by Richard Huber Playhouse Theatre — November 10 Review by BRENDA HARWOOD

REVIEW: Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace

Mass for peace . . . The Dunedin RSA Choir, conducted by Karen Knudson, led a performance of Karl...

REVIEW: Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace

Dunedin RSA Choir presents Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace Friday, November 11, Knox Church Review by BRENDA HARWOOD

Diverse and exciting performances

Diverse and exciting performances

The treats are coming thick and fast for arts lovers in the city, with multiple visiting and local dance, theatre and music shows to enjoy.

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