Uni pays tribute, remembers lost
Uni pays tribute, remembers lost
The University of Otago Student Union’s Anzac Day service was one of many ceremonies last Thursday paying tribute to the bravery and selflessness of those who served.
Sam Henderson
Many successes in a year of community growth
Many successes in a year of community growth
Growing community on the Taieri Plain is the focus of the Taieri Network.
Flood mitigation works resuming
Flood mitigation works resuming
Work on flood mitigation at Silver Stream is resuming but not fast enough for the local community board.
Discontinuation ‘highly detrimental’
Discontinuation ‘highly detrimental’
Local schools are in agreement that the Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches programme has been beneficial and that its removal could be detrimental.
West Harbour Community Board
West Harbour Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board.
Resident voices safety concerns
Resident voices safety concerns
Mosgiel resident Kevin Phillips has raised safety concerns about Dunedin’s tourist trains despite being a train enthusiast.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Desk graffiti leads to discovery
Desk graffiti leads to discovery
As the country commemorates those who served on Anzac Day, The Star reporter Simon Henderson uncovers the heroic tale behind a faded carving.
Dance fellow planning a 24-person collaboration
Dance fellow planning a 24-person collaboration
A series of events next week will celebrate International Dance Day, Monday, April 29.
Digital profiles to tell 26 tales of war
Digital profiles to tell 26 tales of war
Heartbreaking stories of war have been compiled by Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in the leadup to this year’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Distillery may have answer to pesky passionfruit vine
Distillery may have answer to pesky passionfruit vine
Who knew pest control could be so delicious?
Board gives $2900 to Youth Ambassador awardees
Board gives $2900 to Youth Ambassador awardees
With 10 very impressive candidates to choose from, the Saddle Hill Community Board had the difficult task of deciding who would be recipients of their Youth Ambassador Award.
Lights out over funding struggle
Lights out over funding struggle
When it comes to scientific and cultural collections, Dunedin is supremely well served by local institutions.
No-one can trump young bridge player
No-one can trump young bridge player
A young pupil is proving bridge can be compelling at any age.
Exhibition to celebrate time at helm
Exhibition to celebrate time at helm
With 1.5million artefacts to choose from, Tūhura Otago Museum director Ian Griffin was spoilt for choice when considering items to celebrate 10 years as director.
Community garden flourishing in NEV
Community garden flourishing in NEV
With a commanding view across the valley, the North East Valley Community Garden is an oasis of greenery and quiet social interaction.
Extra hands sought to help clear tracks
Extra hands sought to help clear tracks
As guardians of accessible pathways, the Green Hut Group has been keeping tracks clear for decades.
Making strides for rural mental health
Making strides for rural mental health
The challenge of mental health in farming communities will be highlighted during a fundraising run.
Virtual marathons for a good cause
Virtual marathons for a good cause
A new way to run a marathon aims to not only increase fitness but also raise funds for life-saving heart disease research.
Overtime victory lays foundation for season
Overtime victory lays foundation for season
An electrifying encounter had spectators on the edge of their seats for Saturday’s gripping season opener of the NBL season.