Scots gather in Middlemarch
Scots gather in Middlemarch
School children will get the chance to learn from heavyweight champions at a new celebration in Middlemarch.
Simon Henderson
Company goal a better floral foam
Company goal a better floral foam
Startup Dunedin's Audacious programme shines a light on the creative minds of University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students.
Lighting wanted for dark path
Lighting wanted for dark path
A dark walkway in Mosgiel may be given a lighting boost, but it could be some time before decisions on improvements are made.
Physio pool options criticised
Physio pool options criticised
A veteran civic leader and champion of local interests has expressed his dismay at a recent survey about options for Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool.
‘We don’t condone violence’
‘We don’t condone violence’
The fence outside First Church of Otago was given a delicate sprinkling of white as members of the public tied ribbons in recognition of White Ribbon Day.
A weighty achievement
A weighty achievement
It's only been a few years since schoolteacher Tracy Chipping took up weightlifting, but she has now fulfilled a long-held ambition to reach the heights of sporting success.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Cruising for hospice
Cruising for hospice
Proud owners of unique vehicles are encouraged to join a convoy for charity this Sunday as the Otago Community Hospice Charity Cruise and Car Show returns for the 14th time.
‘Black Betty’ to feature in cruise
‘Black Betty’ to feature in cruise
A sleek black behemoth from the height of the American automaking industry will be part of Otago Community Hospice Charity Cruise and Car Show when it returns on Sunday.
Love of motorcycles undimmed 50 years on
Love of motorcycles undimmed 50 years on
It has been 50 years since a group of enthusiasts formed the Dunedin Motorcycle Club.
Environment-inspired mural unveiled
Environment-inspired mural unveiled
Pupils, parents and teachers gathered at Port Chalmers School on Sunday for the unveiling of a new, large mural at the school.
Gyms ‘not fit for purpose’: president
Gyms ‘not fit for purpose’: president
The Dunedin Gymnastic Academy is bursting at the seams, and is reaching out for help to grow.
Club rides against teen suicide
Club rides against teen suicide
A local motorbike ride has raised thousands to support young people.
Inspiring young minds
Inspiring young minds
Getting to grips with a blue cylinder at Tūhura Otago Museum is Oaklin Cunningham, 14 months.
Bringing colour to construction
Bringing colour to construction
Proudly showing her winning entry in a Design Our Digger competition is Uyen Le, 11.
West Harbour Community Board
West Harbour Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board meeting at Port Chalmers last Wednesday.
Love of motorcycles undimmed 50 years on
Love of motorcycles undimmed 50 years on
It has been 50 years since a group of enthusiasts formed the Dunedin Motorcycle Club.
Latin, love, lust combine in this rock musical
Latin, love, lust combine in this rock musical
Inspired by Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play, Fruhlings Erwachen, Spring Awakening is a rock opera with lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, that premiered on Broadway in 2006.
Ecology and sport combine in challenge
Ecology and sport combine in challenge
A race through the Orokonui wildlife reserve will combine sport and ecology.
Sense of community drives Masters Games volunteer
Sense of community drives Masters Games volunteer
Liz McCarthy is ready for another round of volunteering at the New Zealand Masters Games.