Ellie Constantine

A shot of colour was injected into the wardrobes of sponsors and special guests as they took up the call to wear the event's official colour - red.

iD Dunedin Fashion Committee chairwoman Susie Staley launched the week of events by encouraging them all to enjoy the frivolity of fashion and be inspired by the creativity on display.

With today's fashion working off past trends, the Back to the Future Fashion Show took a look back before stepping forward last night.

Faced with a transient lifestyle and tight budget, students often struggle to make permanent sustainable changes to their homes.

With more than 1000 children taking part, the next Bevan Docherty or Jo Lawn could have been among the crowd at the Weet-Bix Tryathlon in Mosgiel yesterday.

An Invercargill-based campaign to save a piece of New Zealand history gained support in Dunedin this week.

Opposition to the demolition of a block of buildings in Princes St, Dunedin, continues as another petition gains support and raises awareness.

As the Government plans to crack down on the 30,000 pupils wagging school nationwide each day, a proactive approach and strong relationships have been credited with keeping truancy levels low in Otago.

Jacqui Gale battled in a box, got the better of a bungy cord, dressed up as Madonna, abseiled and ate offal all in the name of Fresher Comp glory.

Emergency services and city officials are crediting a change of attitude among students for low levels of misbehaviour this week.

Stunning weather, high attendance levels, and quality events made for a great start to Orientation this year.