Poet teaches pupils to be life detectives
Poet teaches pupils to be life detectives
Becoming life detectives was a theme during a recent series of poetry workshops.
Simon Henderson
'Simple maintenance' could save groynes
'Simple maintenance' could save Aramoana groynes, group says
For the past 30-odd years the Aramoana League has been highlighting the deteriorating state of a series of groynes at the end of the mole at Aramoana.
Feathered heaven for bird lovers
Feathered heaven for bird lovers
Forrester Park will once again be a lively hub for bird enthusiasts as the Dunedin Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Club’s Annual Show takes flight on the weekend of May 25 and 26.
Relay runners take to the fields in strong numbers
Relay runners take to the fields in strong numbers
A cool, fresh day greeted participants in the Leith Harrier & Athletic Club’s 42nd Leith Country Relays and 5th Ponydale Challenge on Saturday.
Trampolinists take to the air
Trampolinists take to the air
The air was filled with tucks, twists and straddles during the Lower South Island Trampolining Championships at the Caledonian Gymnasium last weekend.
Dunedin Jewish refugee’s story told
Dunedin Jewish refugee’s story told
The persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany was highlighted during a recent talk at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Dunedin Marathon’s registrations are open
Dunedin Marathon’s registrations are open
Fitness, family, and friendship will come together when Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon returns for the 45th time on September 5.
Concerns addressed over potential Kmart traffic congestion
Concerns addressed over potential Kmart traffic congestion
As shoppers eagerly await the return of Kmart to Dunedin, worries about potential car congestion at the entrance on Macandrew Rd have been addressed.
All you need to bee aware
All you need to bee aware
A new information panel at Robin Hood Park in Belleknowes will help provide insights into the behaviour of native bees, ngaro huruhuru.
School lunches seen as vital
School lunches seen as vital
When the government announced it was looking into the cost of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches programme, many schools and families across the country expressed shock and dismay.
Hosts clean up in mixed social relay race
Hosts clean up in mixed social relay race
A cool covering of cloud and low wind made for perfect conditions on Saturday for the 87th annual Lovelock Relays at the University of Otago Oval.
Uni pays tribute, remembers lost
Uni pays tribute, remembers lost
The University of Otago Student Union’s Anzac Day service was one of many ceremonies last Thursday paying tribute to the bravery and selflessness of those who served.
Many successes in a year of community growth
Many successes in a year of community growth
Growing community on the Taieri Plain is the focus of the Taieri Network.
Flood mitigation works resuming
Flood mitigation works resuming
Work on flood mitigation at Silver Stream is resuming but not fast enough for the local community board.
Discontinuation ‘highly detrimental’
Discontinuation ‘highly detrimental’
Local schools are in agreement that the Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches programme has been beneficial and that its removal could be detrimental.
West Harbour Community Board
West Harbour Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board.
Resident voices safety concerns
Resident voices safety concerns
Mosgiel resident Kevin Phillips has raised safety concerns about Dunedin’s tourist trains despite being a train enthusiast.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Desk graffiti leads to discovery
Desk graffiti leads to discovery
As the country commemorates those who served on Anzac Day, The Star reporter Simon Henderson uncovers the heroic tale behind a faded carving.
Dance fellow planning a 24-person collaboration
Dance fellow planning a 24-person collaboration
A series of events next week will celebrate International Dance Day, Monday, April 29.