Grant to help ambassador reach goals
A young athlete has been given a leg up to help her reach her goals.
Sam Henderson
Research promises more precise predictions
Research promises more precise predictions
A study led by the University of Otago promises more accurate predictions about how glaciers and ice sheets move.
Apprentice hopes to build on win
Apprentice hopes to build on win
A local apprentice will demonstrate his hands-on skills at a national challenge.
Boys gear up to take bots to Boston
Boys gear up to take bots to Boston
Two inventive minds will soon head overseas to showcase their robotics prowess on an international stage.
Bee believers
Bee believers
Displaying vibrant fabrics are entomologist Connal McLean, artist and co-ordinator Pam McKinlay and ecology student Rebecca Hilton.
Record-breaking stretch
Record-breaking stretch
A mass yoga class at Forsyth Barr Stadium exceeded expectations as 632 participants, from toddlers to grandparents, joined the record-breaking experience on Sunday.
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
An online tool designed to flag areas at risk of groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists under the Niwa-led Future Coasts Aotearoa programme.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.
Romance that ‘came crashing down’
Romance that ‘came crashing down’
A new book by a local author exploring the challenges of mixed messages in a relationship recounts an experience she had as a University of Otago student.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Bookbus marks 75 years of service
Bookbus marks 75 years of service
A roaming library has reached a major milestone in its long-running journey.
Loves, lives and loss in sea of stories
Loves, lives and loss in sea of stories
Powerful storytelling was part of a night of Pacific poetry and performance.
Science and storytelling in site-specific event
Science and storytelling in site-specific event
An assortment of eccentric characters and audio adventures provided an absorbing experience for participants.
Dark yet delightful show a cracking experience
Dark yet delightful show a cracking experience
A whimsical and wondrous play combines creativity with clever staging.
Impressive command of classical guitar in show
Impressive command of classical guitar in show
A Spanish-themed evening of compositions was greeted with enthusiasm.
Five-time winner now ambassador
Five-time winner now ambassador
A local athlete is delighted to be putting her best foot forward later this year.
Research efforts recognised
Research efforts recognised
A local scientist has been recognised for her long-term involvement in studying a rare disorder.
Pirated books likely used to train AI models
Pirated books likely used to train AI models
Local authors could be deprived of vital earnings due to thousands of books by New Zealand writers being copied and used without permission to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Rest-home lovebirds ‘wed’ in ceremony
Rest-home lovebirds ‘wed’ in ceremony
Coffee dates at a Dunedin aged care establishment became a treasured routine for two residents and have led to a lasting bond.
Guitarist goes classical
Guitarist goes classical
A local musician has embarked on a personal journey from classic rock to classical guitar.