Brenda Harwood

The Star will celebrate 40 years as Dunedin's community newspaper next week.

An accidental kick in the privates turned out to be a lifesaver for cancer survivor and Otago Polytechnic chaplain Steve Downey.

Communities in Concord and Waldronville are among neighbourhood groups across Dunedin coming together to mark Neighbours Day.

The Government's new healthy homes standards, which aim to make rental properties warmer and drier, have missed out a vital area of the home.

Insulation, moisture, heating, maintenance and inadequate curtains are all challenges for Dunedin people trying to keep their homes warm and healthy.

Dunedin's cultural diversity, in all its colours and forms, will be celebrated during Dunedin Race Relations Week.

The need for face-to-face interpreter support for former refugees and other new migrants is behind the establishment of a new interpreter service in the city.

A small-but-dedicated group of Dunedin volunteers are using personalised musical therapy to help stimulate deep-seated memories among people with dementia.

A community green-space in the heart of Caversham is to receive a major upgrade over the next three years.

Mixing active and motorised transport to and from school could be a good option for helping adolescents stay active.

From academic research to the shenanigans of students, the official history of the University of Otago's first 150 years tells a broad-ranging, inclusive story.

For the past four years, Dunedin woman Sandra Stevenson has provided support and vital transport to health appointments for people in the community.

Contractors laying the final asphalt surface in Gordon Rd in Mosgiel had a rough day on site on Tuesday, damaging a fire hydrant and creating a temporary water fountain.

The popular Dunedin Community Accounting service is relaunching with free sessions for non-profit organisations from next week.

Dunedin city councillors have aligned themselves with the city's community boards on the vexed topic of a proposed funding pool for elected members' remuneration.

After nearly 135 years of protecting parishioners, the roof at Mosgiel Methodist Church is being replaced.

Dunedin community transport provider Plus Bus has used a funding grant from Thankyou Charitable Trust to establish a trial service for Mosgiel people.