Otago Community Hospice

Contenders are being sought for the 2013 ''Southern Showdown'' charity boxing event.

Gerry Elliman has taken to wearing a key around his neck.

Her former canvases include Dave Grohl, Pink and some of the Playboy bunnies. Body-painter Melissa Pizzamiglio can now add Oceana Gold Nugget Damon Cleverley to the list.

Otago Boys' High School Hostel matron Toni Leen is surrounded by pupils and staff following the Mass Shave Off at the school yesterday.

Cars belonging to about 80 families and car enthusiasts leave Tahuna Park in Dunedin yesterday as part of a charity cruise around Dunedin yesterday to raise money for Otago Community Hospice.

It may not have been the perfect day for sundaes, but that did not stop Dunedin residents showing their support for the Otago Community Hospice yesterday.

The Otago Community Hospice recorded a net $152,000 deficit last financial year, after fundraising was less successful than hoped.

It was a charity auction for the Otago Community Hospice and its chief executive was the only one to walk away with a Ralph Hotere work.

Four Ralph Hotere artworks will be drawcard items at an Otago Community Hospice charity auction in Dunedin next week.

As the Pipes and Drums of Dunedin band marched up the memorial walk at Otago Community Hospice on Saturday, it was with a purpose: to put a smile on people's faces.