Stories of past sought by group
Stories of past sought by group
Ordinary people’s voices of the past are the focus of a new endeavour.
Simon Henderson
Powerlifters meet to raise the bar
Powerlifters meet to raise the bar
It was a gym filled with grunts, gasps and groans as athletes pushed themselves to the limit in squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Survivor shares his story
Survivor shares his story
When Peter Curzon speaks about his early childhood, his eyes light up.
Father and daughter artists share perspectives
Father and daughter artists share perspectives
Natural objects will take on surprising new forms and recycled fashion will be given a botanical twist in a unique upcoming exhibition.
Connection key to helping travellers
Connection key to helping travellers
Local resilient community groups are a testament to the city’s preparedness.
More than 100 weather cold for glory
More than 100 weather cold for glory
Runners enjoyed blue skies but braved a biting wind as they tested their off-road endurance last weekend.
Pupils release nature album
Pupils release nature album
An album of songs, percussion and nature sounds has been an opportunity to unleash their creativity for pupils at Waitati School.
New trust running Christmas dinner
New trust running Christmas dinner
It is a new trust but the same experience for locals taking part in a free shared meal on Christmas Day.
Free and easy
Free and easy
Third-year nursing student Trudy McLellan is given a free shot by Roslyn Health Centre nurse Paola Miraglia at the Oval on Saturday.
Petanque champs overcome odds
Petanque champs overcome odds
A last-minute emergency and team shuffle are not usually the best way to succeed.
IT help for Friend-Link
IT help for Friend-Link
A community-minded local is employing his professional skills to aid organisations in their digital endeavours.
Author inspired by her grandmother
Author inspired by her grandmother
A new novel from a local author weaves history and storytelling in a chronicle that spans over seven decades.
Meteorite on show at Nanofest
Meteorite on show at Nanofest
An extraterrestrial traveller will be on display during this year’s NanoFest.
Remembering the ‘Invincibles’ of 1924
Remembering the ‘Invincibles’ of 1924
A local rugby fan is hoping to find a new owner for a piece of rugby memorabilia.
Volunteers crucial in emergencies
Volunteers crucial in emergencies
Dunedin and its environs boast a resilient network of community groups centred on emergency readiness.
Over a century of Syrian and Lebanese history
Over a century of Syrian and Lebanese history
The challenges of Lebanese settlers coming to Dunedin was discussed at a recent historical talk.
Club to celebrate on Bastille Day
Club to celebrate on Bastille Day
Boules and bonding will be celebrated as the St Kilda Petanque Club marks 25 years during its annual Bastille Day event.
West Harbour Community Board
West Harbour Community Board
Simon Henderson summarises the West Harbour Community Board’s latest meeting on June 20.
Otago Peninsula Community Board
Otago Peninsula Community Board
"Poos, parks and pipes" were discussed at the June 20 Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting, Simon Henderson reports.
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s recent meeting.