St Leonards ‘pocket park’ proposed
St Leonards ‘pocket park’ proposed
A St Leonards resident is keen to drive a project to install a "pocket park" at the harbour’s edge for local families.
Brenda Harwood
Embracing the glamour of pinup
Embracing the glamour of pinup
A Miss Pinup NZ contestant says she was inspired by the diverse, inclusive and supportive pinup culture she experienced while shopping for vintage garments in Christchurch.
New-look relay plan revealed
New-look relay plan revealed
While the Relay for Life Dunedin 2022 event can no longer go ahead, the Cancer Society is urging supporters to adopt an alternative "Relay Your Way" event.
Mischief, fun at the fore in magical tale
Mischief, fun at the fore in magical tale
Summer sunshine may come and go, but the Bard’s most exuberant play shines bright in the hands of the Dunedin Summer Shakespeare team.
Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'
Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'
High hopes for a busy summer for the arts in Dunedin have been dashed with the move to the Red traffic light setting, leaving many worried for the future.
Plenty of reasons to dance
Plenty of reasons to dance
After two years of disruptions, Ageing Gracefully community dance classes for people aged over 50 will start up again from next week.
Taking steps to bridge digital divide
Taking steps to bridge digital divide
Helping to bridge the "digital divide" for Dunedin people of all ages and raising awareness of the digital services available at local libraries are twin goals for a local librarian.
Government funding announcement 'a great start, if long overdue'
Government funding announcement 'a great start, if long overdue'
High hopes for a busy summer for the arts in Dunedin have been dashed with the move to the Red traffic light setting, leaving many worried for the future.
Fringe festival going ahead as sector struggles under Red
Fringe festival going ahead as sector struggles under Red
The potential for major disruption to its workforce and supply lines could be a "game changer" for the Dunedin Fringe Festival, director Gareth McMillan says.
West Harbour: Local history plaques high on agenda
West Harbour: Local history plaques high on agenda
The joyful West Harbour Community Awards was a stand-out event in a busy 2021 programme for the West Harbour Community Board.
Summer play opens tonight
Summer play opens tonight
Fairies, hapless lovers, and ‘rude mechanicals’ will run amok in the upper Botanic Garden as Dunedin Summer Shakespeare presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Community advocacy role at top of agenda
No longer a novice
No longer a novice
A show-stopping collection of lily florets and stems from her St Kilda garden has earned Keri Smith top honours at the Otago Lily Society show.
Book sale cancelled
Book sale cancelled
The country’s move to the Red traffic light setting has forced the cancellation of the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book sale for the third time.
SDHB urges public to be vigilant
SDHB urges public to be vigilant
The Southern DHB is urging the public to be vigilant, as cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 increase in New Zealand.
Fringe calls for volunteers
Fringe calls for volunteers
The call has gone out for arts lovers to step up and take an active role as volunteers in this year’s Fringe Festival. Dunedin Fringe Festival 2022 volunteer co-ordinator Bailey Gardner was on the...
Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show
Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show
The annual Otago Taieri A&P Show will go ahead this weekend, but with severely limited capacity and no public entry.
‘Wonderful’ to share relay ambassador role
‘Wonderful’ to share relay ambassador role
Two Dunedin women have inspiring stories of resilience to share, as they step up to jointly take on the ambassador role for Relay for Life Dunedin 2022.
Library’s Teen Space aims to be ‘welcoming’
Library’s Teen Space aims to be ‘welcoming’
The Teen Space at Dunedin City Library will become a hub for activities and programmes aimed at encouraging and supporting young people.
Fringe calls for volunteers
Fringe calls for volunteers
The call has gone out for arts lovers to step up and take an active role as volunteers in this year’s Fringe Festival.