Nigel Benson

The 2010 Arts Foundation Laureates were announced in Dunedin last night.

After nearly 50 years working with boats, you would think Jack Paterson would be looking forward to something a bit different in his retirement.

It is a long way from Mochudi to Waikouaiti, but that has not stopped Botswana artist Ray Gare from packing up his easel, brushes and paints to start a new life here.

The fun to be had in the great outdoors will be on display at an expo in Dunedin this weekend.

Allied Press out-printed the opposition to win the major broadsheet newspaper awards at the Single Width Users Group New Zealand print awards.

He's been a cut above for more than half a century.

The future of a stained-glass window is unclear after a dispute over its ownership.

A forgotten window which presents a perspective of last century is to be restored to its original home in Dunedin.

A Dunedin artist who once lived on the streets of Wellington has won a national art competition.

The inconsistent application of the Holidays Act was evident in Dunedin yesterday, as Labour Day public holiday surcharges at cafes and restaurants ranged from 20% to nothing.

A story about a fictional Dunedin detective has won an international writing competition.

A versatile scarf with handy pockets has won a young Dunedin designer a national fashion award.

Dunedin school pupils attended a special movie premiere yesterday.

The Post Primary Teachers Association has foreshadowed continuing industrial action until December if secondary school teachers' conditions are not met.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's Dunedin Town Hall concert was interrupted on Saturday night when an audience member fainted.

The end of the 2010 Otago Festival of the Arts was celebrated with a dash of Gin last night - Gin Wigmore wrapped up the festival with a sold-out concert in the Regent Theatre.

Virginia "Gin" Wigmore has taken the country by storm since her debut album, Holy Smoke, set the New Zealand music charts on fire this year.

Q and A with composer and jazz pianist Mike Nock.