Dunedin musicians scoop competitions
Dunedin musicians scoop competitions
Dunedin pupils from the New Zealand Modern School of Music scooped the pool of top prizes in the school's annual southern competitions, held in Gore late last month.
Brenda Harwood
Fortune 'Streetcar' destined for US
Fortune 'Streetcar' destined for US
Fortune Theatre stage manager Brendan van den Berg is hoping for a smooth run through United States customs, especially as his bags will contain a selection of women's dresses.
Shed now ready for blokes to join up
Shed now ready for blokes to join up
The shabby weatherboards and peeling paint are gone, replaced by pristine steel cladding, and the final touches are being made to prepare the new South Dunedin Blokes Shed for its official opening on Saturday, at 1.30pm.
Helping hand for healthy home
Helping hand for healthy home
Dunedin mum Christine Mahy is looking forward to a better winter next year, after becoming the first Dunedin homeowner to receive a Well Dunedin PHO Healthy Homes subsidy.
Food festival to be held in October
Food festival to be held in October
Dunedin's ‘‘eco-heroes'' and sustainability success stories will be celebrated in October during the inaugural Dunedin Spring Food Festival.
Bricklayer inspired to help save dolphins
Bricklayer inspired to help save dolphins
The shocking facts about dolphin slaughter in Japan, revealed in the award-winning documentary The Cove, have changed Tony Denley's life.
Increase in syphilis has expert alarmed
Increase in syphilis has expert alarmed
Risky sexual behaviour, particularly among mature people, is leading to a resurgence in Dunedin, and nationwide, of an ancient sexually transmitted infection (STI) - syphilis.
Hep C sufferers welcome drug
Hep C sufferers welcome drug
Hepatitis C may be a debilitating illness, but there is new hope for sufferers through improved treatments, the Hepatitis C Resource Centre Otago says.
Early letters displayed
Early letters displayed
The history of Dunedin and its people, as told through letters, is revealed this month in an exhibition hosted by Archives New Zealand Dunedin Regional Office, 556 George St.
Women's Affairs chief executive in Dunedin for feedback
Women's Affairs chief executive in Dunedin for feedback
Concerns over domestic violence, a lack of support for the vulnerable, salary imbalances, and work-life balance were discussed when 40 Dunedin women met Ministry of Women's Affairs chief executive Sheila Gleisner on Monday night.
South Dunedin groups rally for area's future
South Dunedin groups rally for area's future
In a week when businesses and organisations throughout the city are pushing for Dunedin City Council funding, advocates for South Dunedin have stepped up for a piece of the pie.
Carisbrook discussion too early?
Carisbrook discussion too early?
Now that the big decisions have been made on the Otago Stadium and the construction contract signed, a wave of support for the project has been seen.
Presentation made to RSA
Presentation made to RSA
A sense of satisfaction was palpable at the United Services Club on Anzac Day, as Dunedin RSA officials, distinguished guests, veterans, servicemen and women, families and supporters gathered to relax after a busy morning of commemoration.
Charities concerned as funding pools dry up
Charities concerned as funding pools dry up
As Dunedin's community and charity sector braces for hard times ahead, the generosity of Otago people is providing a buffer - so far, at least.
Drama classes may come back into Fortune Theatre fold
Drama classes may come back into Fortune Theatre fold
The provision of drama classes at the Fortune Theatre could come full circle under a proposed collaboration between the theatre and Interact Drama Classes.
Otago cats attract admirers
Otago cats attract admirers
Despite a last-minute move to an alternate venue, the Otago Siamese and Shorthair Pedigree Cat Club 2009 cat show attracted hundreds of visitors on Easter Saturday.
Stadium: last chance to quiz councillors
Stadium: last chance to quiz councillors
A public meeting in South Dunedin will give local residents one last chance to express their opinion on the Awatea St stadium ahead of the final decision day for city councillors, April 20.
St Patrick's Day gets green light from hospice
St Patrick's Day gets green light from hospice
Butterflies - The Hospice Shop is a vision in green as staff get into the spirit ahead of St Patrick's Day, March 17.
Botanic Garden project ‘win/win' for all
Botanic Garden project ‘win/win' for all
The successful partnership between the Malcam Trust and Dunedin Botanic Garden has been enhanced by the establishment of a new pilot project - Project Green Jobs.
Electricity fund already out of money
Electricity fund already out of money
Unprecedented demand for financial help through the Dunedin City Council-funded Electricity Consumers Fund has drained the coffers dry after less than six months.
The $167,000 fund, administered by Anglican Family Care and distributed by Dunedin welfare organisations, is not due to be replenished until after the new financial year on July 1.