Rebecca Fox

As Dunedin's only classical string ensemble performs its first concert in the city this year, Rebecca Fox talks to one of the recipients of Cellists of Otago's largess.

Bluff-based Dunedin poet Cilla McQueen is about to show a series of art works that might surprise and puzzle. She tells Rebecca Fox about overcoming her technology phobia.

New Zealand Ballet's production of The Wizard of Oz had its origins in calamity, but it has been born again to the delight of its choreographers and designers. They tell Rebecca Fox about the work behind the scenes. 

Mixing art, science and technology can have some unexpected results. Rebecca Fox talks to two Americans hoping to help Dunedin tackle climate change issues.

Claimed to be the ''untold story everyone should know'' Everest Untold tells the story of the less well known members of Edmund Hillary's famous 1953 Everest expedition. Writer Gareth Davies tells Rebecca Fox about his fascination with the story.

Lexus Song Quest is a competition which can change the winning singers' life and two Dunedin-based students are giving it their all in the semifinals this weekend. Rebecca Fox talks to Sophie Sparrow and Harry Grigg.

Otago's farmers' market produce showed it could foot it with the best of them at the Farmer's Market New Zealand Winter Food Awards in Nelson.

Roots in Lyttelton was awarded Restaurant of the Year in the Cuisine Good Food Awards last year. Rebecca Fox attended a workshop at the International Food Design Conference in Dunedin recently where chef and co-owner Giulio Sturla shared his story. 

Two New Zealand artists with flourishing careers overseas are coming home and will perform with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Rebecca Fox talks to violinist Amalia Hall, who will be conducted by Holly Mathieson.

A passion for food has brought Patricia Mazza halfway around the world. She tells Rebecca Fox why she came to the International Food Design Conference.

Italian ice cream maker Giapo Grazioli mixed entertainment with passion at his workshop at the International Food Design Conference. He tells Rebecca Fox why he chose ice cream.

Combine getting Pacific Island children interested in science, healthy eating and exercise with an experimental healthy bread recipe and you get an International Science Festival Project, Rebecca Fox discovers. 

Marije Vogelzang shook up the design world with her approach to food. In Dunedin for the International Food Design Conference and Studio she tells Rebecca Fox the time is ripe for change.

A lifelong passion for foraging is developing into a Christchurch man's new profession. Peter Langlands tells Rebecca Fox about his search for wild foods.

Chef Alex Davies is on a mission to showcase sustainable ‘‘plantcentric'' cuisine. He tells Rebecca Fox about spreading the word in Dunedin.

If she were alive today, artist Doris Lusk would have celebrated her 100th birthday last month. Instead, the milestone will be marked with an exhibition of her work, Rebecca Fox finds.

Whether playing or composing, Isaac Shatford is in his element. The promising young musician tells Rebecca Fox about his musical journey so far.

Winter in Prague turned out to be a blessing for Dunedin poet David Howard. The Unesco City of Literature residency recipient tells Rebecca Fox of an experience which changed his thinking.

What do a jeweller, painter, sculptor and photographer have in common? Dunedin Public Art Gallery curator Lucy Hammond explains to Rebecca Fox.

The Otago Art Society has an ulterior motive for its 140th anniversary celebrations. Its committee members tell Rebecca Fox it is time to lift the society's game.