Nigel Benson

Blueskin Bay librarian Louise Booth yesterday prepares to move 7000 books to the new Blueskin Bay Community Complex, which opens tomorrow.

The library has been operating from a former classroom at Waitati School since October, during construction of the $900,000 multipurpose facility.

Probus Club members David Tucker (left), of the Dunedin West club, and Stu Campion, of the Mornington club, at Probus Day yesterday, as part of the Dunedin Rotary Club 90th anniversary celebrations in the Dunedin Community Gallery.

A new New Zealander awarded citizenship in Dunedin yesterday, proudly marked the occasion by putting her new national affiliation on display.

Submissions on the Otago Regional Council's draft annual plan close at the end of this week.

Otago made an easy switchover to digital television at the weekend.

Otago talent put its best foot forward in Dunedin yesterday. More than 100 hopefuls attended the first phase of auditions for television variety show New Zealand's Got Talent at Otago Boys' High School.

The Department of Conservation is encouraging Otago residents to keep an eye out for whales.

There will be a graphic illustration of artistic talent in Port Chalmers this week.

Flood protection and beautification work continues on the Water of the Leith yesterday, as the project nears completion.

A backyard Dunedin concert organised by a group of flatmates is making a big noise on the New Zealand music scene.