Cobbling together a dream
Cobbling together a dream
Alina Cioaga's shoes, you might say, are taking her places - in fact, all the way to Milan.
Awards
Former Dunedin ballerina winner
Former Dunedin ballerina winner
Former Dunedin ballerina Jordan Mullin is "ecstatic" at her win of the 2010 McDonald's Ballet Scholarship in Sydney.
Rugby: Club stars honoured
Rugby: Club stars honoured
Hard-working Taieri No 8 Charlie O'Connell was named the Dunedin premier club player of the year at the awards function at Carisbrook last night.
'ODT' finalist in four Pacific newspaper award categories
'ODT' finalist in four Pacific newspaper award categories
The Otago Daily Times is a finalist in four categories, including the prestigious newspaper of the year section, at the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers Association's 2010 Newspaper of the Year awards in Sydney later this month.
A fashion happening
A fashion happening
The Hokonui Fashion Design Awards event has been championing fashion design creativity since 1988. Jude Hathaway reports on last weekend's show.
Pie judge fan of fresh ideas
Pie judge fan of fresh ideas
The chief judge at this year's competition to find the best pie in New Zealand is a fan of the innovation that gourmet pies have brought to bakeries around the country.
Creative solutions feature of awards
Creative solutions feature of awards
Creative solutions transforming old and historic buildings have dominated the Otago Southland Regional Design Awards.
Nominations open
Nominations open
Secondary school pupils' contribution to their schools and community is being recognised again this year: nominations are being called for the TrustPower Waihemo youth community spirit award.
Choir librarian presented with highest honour
Choir librarian presented with highest honour
After serving 30 years in the Royal Dunedin Male Choir, 27 of them as librarian, Robert Storm had the choir's highest honour bestowed on him last night.
Awards not sweet for Cadbury
Awards not sweet for Cadbury
Cadbury is vowing to regain its top spot, after the chocolate giant discovered its support with the public had melted away in the latest survey of New Zealand's most trusted brand.
A clear win for 'Clear Day'
A clear win for 'Clear Day'
A painting of houses on Dunedin's Dundas St with chairs and couches outside is the overall winner in this year's Yellow Art Awards.
Honours for firefighters
Honours for firefighters
Three Millers Flat volunteer firefighters received a gold star award on Saturday night for 25 years' service.
Awards recognise two resort buildings
Awards recognise two resort buildings
Two Queenstown properties were recognised last night at the annual Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Awards, in Auckland.
Steampunk imagination recognised with an award
Steampunk imagination recognised with an award
The imagination of an Oamaru group which brought the Steampunk phenomenon to Oamaru has won it the supreme award at this year's TrustPower Oamaru Community Awards.
Award for columnist
Award for columnist
Otago Daily Times columnist and freelance writer Lisa Scott last night won the humour/satire category at the 2010 Qantas Media Awards.
'All-rounder' wins award
'All-rounder' wins award
Waitaki Boys' High School pupil Caleb Dudley, described as "a natural all-rounder", has won this year's TrustPower youth community spirit award.
Saelyn shines in Gold Guitar
Saelyn shines in Gold Guitar
Invercargill singer Saelyn Guyton won the 2010 New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards in Gore on Sunday night with her performance in the senior women's vocal solo section.
Hospitality not for everyone
Hospitality not for everyone
Just because anybody can work in the hospitality industry doesn't mean they should, says Rosebank Lodge restaurant and function supervisor Monique Rutene (21), of Balclutha.
Langley is 'stoked' with best country song award
Langley is 'stoked' with best country song award
Dunedin singer-songwriter Matt Langley has won the Apra Best Country Song Award for 2010.
Breeders win Hereford award
Breeders win Hereford award
Millers Flat bull breeders Gray and Robyn Pannett are this year's recipients of the New Zealand Hereford Association Herd of Excellence award.