Chinese magic to enchant NZ
Chinese magic to enchant NZ
From the royal courts of ancient China to the modern stages of New Zealand, the art of Chinese magic is making its way to Dunedin.
Simon Henderson
New food fears focus of research
New food fears focus of research
The reluctance to embrace healthier food options is under the microscope in a new study.
Charity to help man escape persecution
Charity to help man escape persecution
Local charity The Starfish Collective is hoping to help a young man escape persecution and potential death, simply for being gay.
Southern coast area ‘quite diverse’
Southern coast area ‘quite diverse’
In Dunedin and its surroundings, a resilient network of community groups is committed to emergency readiness.
Vintage car holds family history
Vintage car holds family history
A beloved family car continues to create positive memories for its Fairfield owner.
Ready to face chill, defend records
Ready to face chill, defend records
Jumping into icy waters might sound extreme, but for one local swimmer it has become a winning way of life.
Story wins recognition for volunteers
Story wins recognition for volunteers
Volunteers and people with intellectual disabilities gathered recently at Dunedin Community House for an event that celebrated IHC Dunedin’s one-to-one friendship programme.
Decorated for daffodil drive
Decorated for daffodil drive
Highways and byways across the country will once again be populated with extraordinary vehicles as local branches of the Vintage Car Club Of New Zealand set their wheels in motion.
Morning run builds momentum
Morning run builds momentum
Before dawn breaks over the city, a group of dedicated runners lace up their shoes and take to the quiet streets.
Fundraiser features fun, fitness
Fundraiser features fun, fitness
This month is a chance to put your best foot — or paw — forward and "paws" for thought for hard-working guide dogs.
Sport runs in the family
Sport runs in the family
A local family is running headfirst into new challenges, one race at a time.
Independence celebrations bring tradition
Independence celebrations bring tradition
In the aftermath of World War 2, British rule over millions of people and vast areas of the Indian subcontinent came to an end on August 15, 1947, when two independent dominions, India and Pakistan...
Club planning 125th celebration
Club planning 125th celebration
Sweat and spirit have mingled for over a century on the fields of the West Taieri Rugby Club.
Spotlight on Otago film-makers
Spotlight on Otago film-makers
From the international impact of war, to a secret world inside a second-hand shop, cinematic visions from the minds of Otago film-makers will shine during a night of movie magic.
Banding together to survive disaster
Banding together to survive disaster
Dunedin and its environs boast a resilient network of community groups centred on emergency readiness. In an ongoing series we will highlight these local organisations,...
Donation brings memories
Donation brings memories
An iconic sports figure’s visit to Dunedin stirred memories of military service.
Passion for poetry shared through workshops
Passion for poetry shared through workshops
The joy of poetry has been shared through a series of workshops led by a passionate local writer.
Artistic swimming on show
Artistic swimming on show
The perfect poise and synchronised spin of artistic swimming was on display at Moana Pool during a have-a-go day organised by Aquagold Artistic Swimming on Saturday.
A century of Albany hockey celebrated
A century of Albany hockey celebrated
A century of scoops, slaps, and drives will come full circle this weekend.
Taster day to find artistic swimmers
Taster day to find artistic swimmers
A have-a-go day aims to identify confident swimmers eager to explore a novel aquatic discipline.