One medal closer to world champ dream One medal closer to world champ dream A young athlete is balancing the punch and counterpunch of a new career alongside the rigorous patterns of his sport.
Volley Fest ideal for all skills Volley Fest ideal for all skills A sun-soaked event will allow people to enjoy sports during the upcoming holiday break.
Parents focus on happy childhood for gifted boy Parents focus on happy childhood for gifted boy Every parent is proud of their children, no matter their abilities.
All welcome for town hall Christmas meal All welcome for town hall Christmas meal Comfort, connection and cheer will combine as an annual gathering returns to bring the community together over warm dishes and even warmer conversations.
Junior golf club on par Junior golf club on par A "virtual club" has been growing from strength to strength, providing an opportunity for young athletes to get out on the green.
Pop market targets music fans who are reviving vinyl Pop market targets music fans who are reviving vinyl We are often in the fast lane, speeding towards the future.
Robotics team headed for national champs Robotics team headed for national champs A local tech team has been turning bricks into bots while gaining an understanding of environmental science.
Shed community a social lifeline Shed community a social lifeline In community craft sheds across the city, handy folks come together to share skills and foster connection.
Collecting for Christmas Collecting for Christmas Emergency services are preparing for their annual Christmas foodbank appeal to support local families in need.
Hotere items on show Hotere items on show A newly opened exhibition reveals the daily interests of one of New Zealand’s most important artists.
Leash bylaws and buses on-demand Leash bylaws and buses on-demand Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Earth sciences never looked so engaging Earth sciences never looked so engaging A celebration of science, sustainability, and exploration is set to inspire and engage the community this weekend.
Fundraising to help those persecuted for their identity Fundraising to help those persecuted for their identity A local charity aims to raise funds for persecuted individuals by spreading festive cheer.
Old, new and big V8s too Old, new and big V8s too Iconic machines old and new will feature at a fundraising car show.
Running to raise funds, honour father Running to raise funds, honour father A runner is turning her grief into a force for good.
New centre for families New centre for families About 100 people gather at the opening of Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s new community hub last week.
Dust issues still frustrate Dust issues still frustrate Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board.
Horticulture course out to secure future Horticulture course out to secure future Otago Polytechnic’s horticulture course faces an uncertain future, as it is among the many programmes the institution is closely reviewing.
Feeling invisible explored in play Feeling invisible explored in play The experiences of being seen or unseen will be explored in a new work opening next week.
Tablets detail lives of war dead Tablets detail lives of war dead They died in the trenches of Europe, on the grasslands of South Africa, in the cold waters of the Aegean Sea or the jungles of Vietnam.