A very Celtic Christmas
Dunedin lovers of Irish dance and music prepare to be enchanted as some of the world’s leading Irish music and dance performers bring all the craic of an Irish Christmas to life on stage.
Brenda Harwood
Bumper weekend of Xmas fun
Bumper weekend of Xmas fun
Some of Dunedin’s top musical theatre performers will join the lineup for this weekend’s spectacular Christmas in the Garden event.
Scottish day marked in Scottish way
Scottish day marked in Scottish way
Sunny weather and a feast of Scottish music, dance and food brought the crowds to the Octagon on Sunday for St Andrew’s Day celebrations.
Reimagined ballet a visual Christmas feast
Reimagined ballet a visual Christmas feast
A night at the ballet is always a special treat — a fabulous showcase of colour, music and stunning dance.
First meeting sets tone for triennium
First meeting sets tone for triennium
A beautiful Portobello day provided the backdrop for the first full meeting of the new Otago Peninsula Community Board on Tuesday.
Organisations keep produce cost low
Organisations keep produce cost low
Blueskin Bay Library is partnering with two local low-cost food services to help support families on a budget in the Waitati and northern coastal areas.
Foodbank demand already rising
Foodbank demand already rising
Dunedin’s major foodbanks are bracing for a jump in demand as the financial challenges of the festive season and school holidays bite for already stretched families.
Accent on local foods
Accent on local foods
Our Food Network Ōtepoti Dunedin is encouraging local people to make use of fresh, local produce in their Christmas preparations in its final event for the year.
Septet to play at jazz club
Septet to play at jazz club
Original music arranged for a seven-piece ensemble will be highlighted in the Dunedin Jazz Club’s concert this weekend.
Young tenor in ‘Messiah’ lineup
Young tenor in ‘Messiah’ lineup
Rising opera star Jordan Fuimaono, who will perform as tenor soloist in this month’s City Choir Dunedin performance of Handel’s Messiah, comes from a family of talented opera singers.
Skill, synchronicity thrills audience
Skill, synchronicity thrills audience
Dunedin’s Leith Ensemble made their debut with a thrilling performance of chamber music in the beautiful Olveston drawing room, keeping a capacity audience enthralled
Singers bring fantastic power to old favourites
Singers bring fantastic power to old favourites
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and a superb team of top-notch, high-energy singers showed they were "Simply the Best" at showcasing big musical fun
St Andrew’s Day to be bonnie
St Andrew’s Day to be bonnie
The Octagon will be filled with the sights and sounds of Scotland this Sunday, as the Dunedin-Edinburgh Sister City Society celebrates St Andrew’s Day.
Hillside Workshops memorial rededicated
Hillside Workshops memorial rededicated
The sacrifices made by employees of Hillside Workshops in times of conflict were remembered during a rededication ceremony for the KiwiRail Hillside War Memorial on Armistice Day.
Dunedin Christmas dinner welcomes all
Dunedin Christmas dinner welcomes all
It is that time of year again — when the sun shines, Christmas decorations start appearing, and carols are heard in stores.
Xmas appeal launches
Xmas appeal launches
KMart Dunedin is continuing a long tradition of working with the Salvation Army to bring Christmas cheer to families in need by launching the 2025 Wishing Tree Appeal this week.
Treats, tunes potluck
Treats, tunes potluck
Opera Otago is drawing on the popular New Zealand tradition of a "potluck" for its new show this weekend — Potluck — An Operatic Feast.
Accessible, affordable art on display
Accessible, affordable art on display
Otago Art Society rounds off a busy and productive year with its annual affordable art exhibition "Art to Go", which opens on Saturday.
Sir Dave offers a slice of New Zealand life
Sir Dave offers a slice of New Zealand life
An enthusiastic Dunedin Town Hall audience was treated to a walk down memory lane by New Zealand music taonga Sir Dave Dobbyn as he presented his favourite "Selected Songs".
Library marks 150th year
Library marks 150th year
The remarkable 150-year history of the tiny Outram Public Library will be celebrated with a community fun day in Outram this Saturday.