Thousands sign up for Dunedin marathon
Thousands sign up for Dunedin marathon
Excitement is high in the final days before a record field steps out to run and walk in the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon event on Sunday.
Brenda Harwood
Little Box returns with comic chamber opera
Little Box returns with comic chamber opera
Dunedin’s chamber opera company, Little Box of Operas, returns to the stage after a two-year Covid hiatus with a production of Telemann’s delightful comic opera Pimpinone.
Path to Port Chalmers praised
Path to Port Chalmers praised
The opening of the last 5km section of the West Harbour Te Ara Moana shared pathway last weekend is already proving a game-changer for residents of Port Chalmers, who can now use pedal-power to...
Naval disaster’s descendants sought
Naval disaster’s descendants sought
The World War 2 sinking of HMS Neptune, which killed 150 New Zealand men — including 30 from Otago — will be commemorated with a memorial and reunion in Dunedin later this year.
Food resilience during tougher times
Food resilience during tougher times
A Dunedin group is stepping up to help neighbourhoods to build food resilience in tough times. The Star reporter Brenda Harwood finds out how the group, whose members range from gardeners to academics, is increasing awareness of climate change.
Local food resilience during tougher times
Local food resilience during tougher times
A local group is stepping up to help neighbourhoods to build food resilience in tough times.
Marathon will raise funds for cancer-detection dogs
Marathon will raise funds for cancer-detection dogs
Dunedin’s unique team of canine superstars will be celebrated and supported during the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon next month.
Trumpet concerto a joy for conductor
Trumpet concerto a joy for conductor
There is a special feeling among members of an orchestra when one of their own steps into the limelight as a soloist during a performance.
Marathon will raise funds for cancer-detection dogs
Marathon will raise funds for cancer-detection dogs
Dunedin’s unique team of canine superstars will be celebrated and supported during the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon next month.
National talent on show
National talent on show
The prestigious Edinburgh Premier Art Awards exhibition has been a feature of the Otago Art Society’s calendar for the past 16 years.
New financial year brings fresh look at spending
New financial year brings fresh look at spending
With a fresh allocation of $10,000 in its discretionary fund, the Saddle Hill Community Board has decided the time has come to take a fresh look at its approach to distributing funds to individuals...
New role aims to boost veteran support
New role aims to boost veteran support
Providing support for veterans and their families has been both a job and a passion for Niall Shepherd, who has spent the past nine years in the part-time role of Dunedin RSA support adviser.
Event to join communities
Event to join communities
New Dunedin residents are invited to join with mana whenua and the wider community to form connections and celebrate diversity at the Manaakitanga Community Engagement Pōwhiri at Araiteuru Marae.
Rocking good time on show
Rocking good time on show
The Rock Tenors are due to perform in Gore later this month.
Support for expression needed: mum
Support for expression needed: mum
As the importance of breastfeeding is highlighted around the globe during World Breastfeeding Week, a Dunedin mum is calling for more support for mums for whom breastfeeding doesn't work out.
Importance of rest central to art, dance project
Importance of rest central to art, dance project
The importance of rest, in all its forms, is at the heart of a central city art installation and dance events programme created by University of Otago Caroline Plummer fellow Daisy Sanders.
Soprano on song for big UK move
Soprano on song for big UK move
Soprano Erica Paterson has been a familiar sight on Dunedin stages in recent years, performing in exciting local opera and musical productions while studying performance voice at the University of...
Event response thrills organisers
Event response thrills organisers
Organisers of Dunedin’s Fifa Fan Festival were delighted with the response to the free community event, which attracted about 12,000 visitors to the Dunedin Town Hall complex over the first two...
Info event to ease retirement woes
Info event to ease retirement woes
Making the transition to retirement and the property downsizing that often accompanies it can be a stressful and anxious time, especially dealing with finances.
Support for expression needed: mum
Support for expression needed: mum
As the importance of breastfeeding is highlighted around the globe during World Breastfeeding Week, from this Tuesday until next, a Dunedin mum is calling for more support for mums for whom...