Nigel Benson

After following her music idol around the world, a Dunedin septuagenarian is about to see him in her own back yard.

A world-first pest eradication programme is being trialled in Dunedin today.

It's a tough job being a slave, but someone's got to do it. Especially when the future of the Roman Republic is at stake. Nigel Benson catches up with Jenna Lind.

Young hands have been reshaping history in Dunedin during the past week.

The Fringe signs off with a flourish this weekend, before packing up its box of tricks for another year.

Jack the Giant Slayer is the oldest of fairy tales with the most modern of twists. The film has a beanstalk as a backbone, but any similarity with the fairy tale of old ends there.

A battle between rival school pupils armed with swords and pikes broke out in Dunedin yesterday.

The Dunedin cruise ship season is winding down and the last multi-ship visit was yesterday.

Modern movements and ancient instruments feature in the Fringe today.

A Spanish duo metamorphose into insects tonight at the Temple Gallery in a dance work that takes its lead from nature.

Bondage and discipline in the dark will be examined in the Fringe today. Dunedin's ''That Blind Woman'' Julie Woods will put a dotty spin on erotica in 50 Shades of Braille at the Community Gallery.

The world of Dunedin television is about to change. Something new is in the air today. Nigel Benson popped in to Channel 9.

Crispin Hellion Glover landed in paradise yesterday. The multifaceted American is passionate about nature, wildlife, botanical gardens and architecture and was scampering around Dunedin in delight as soon as his feet touched the ground.

A tranquil South Otago vale will be transformed into an outdoor amphitheatre at Easter. The Catlins River Festival is a gumboots-and-all celebration of local talent. Nigel Benson previews the weekend.

Comedian Reuben Lee was not seeing the funny side when he arrived in Dunedin yesterday only to find his venue closed.

The suspense was tangible in the Octagon last night at the launch of the 2013 Dunedin Fringe Festival.

A painting nearly 40 years in the making has been revealed in Dunedin.

Rocking and rolling is a lifestyle for a nomadic New Plymouth family.

The weird and the wonderful are descending on Dunedin.