Brenda Harwood

Spellbinding tale of love, fate

The Royal New Zealand Ballet revisits Romeo and Juliet in 2023. Photo: Stephen A'Court

Spellbinding tale of love, fate

Stunning costumes and sets, fabulous dancing, and the greatest love story of all time combined to make the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s production of Romeo & Juliet a truly spectacular occasion.

A lot to like with playful approach

A lot to like with playful approach

THE GLOBE THEATRE SHAKESPEARE’S AS YOU LIKE IT Thursday, May 18 A playful approach to gender and relationships adds to the joyful high jinks in a delightful Globe Theatre...

Iconic band topic of book

The iconic 1970s New Zealand album Space Waltz, and the extraordinary band that created it, are the subject of a new book by Dunedin author, musician and lecturer Dr Ian Chapman.

Conductors mentor competition finalists

Dunedin Concerto Competition finals concert conductors Nathaniel Otley (left) and Prof Anthony...

Conductors mentor competition finalists

Two Dunedin conductors are mentoring some of the city’s finest young musicians, as they prepare for the challenge of the Dunedin Concerto Competition finals concert later this month.

Shakespeare on at the Globe

After a four-year hiatus, the Globe Theatre welcomes Shakespeare back to the stage this week with a Bowie-inspired production of As You Like It.

Iconic band topic of book

The iconic 1970s New Zealand album Space Waltz, and the extraordinary band that created it, are the subject of a new book by Dunedin author, musician and lecturer Dr Ian Chapman.

Brighton pump track proposed

Saddle Hill Community Board members were intrigued by a proposal from a local group to establish a community BMX pump track in the Brighton area during their meeting last week.

Still printing after 160 years

A "Woman’s World" feature from February 1976 profiles Dunedin television camerawoman Margaret...

Still printing after 160 years

As The Star reaches a milestone of 160 years this month, reporters Brenda Harwood and Simon Henderson delve into the archives.

Clean air approach for cafe

For the past year, customers at the popular Heritage Coffee Co in the warehouse precinct have enjoyed clean, fresh air with their food and beverages — inside and out.

Smokefree generation a team effort

Major changes new legislation will bring about is the restriction of supply of tobacco products...

Smokefree generation a team effort

New Zealand’s world-leading approach to reaching its Smokefree 2025 goal, and the importance of support and encouragement for those trying to quit, are being highlighted during Smokefree May.

Writing back in author’s sights after pain study

Dunedin author Dr Lynley Hood is delighted to be able to read more easily, and to resume her...

Writing back in author’s sights after pain study

Dunedin's Lynley Hood is "charging ahead" with research for books she plans to write, after taking part in a chronic pain treatment study that had a welcome possible side-effect - the restoration of her sight.

Trust lodges request for Cargill's Castle work

Cargill’s Castle as it was on a blue Dunedin day in 2016. PHOTO: STAR FILES

Trust lodges request for Cargill's Castle work

Cargill’s Castle Trust has taken a major step forward in its efforts to preserve the historic castle ruin, lodging a building consent with DCC for stage one of its stabilisation plans.

Writing back in author’s sights after pain study

Dunedin author Dr Lynley Hood is "charging ahead" with research for books she plans to write, after taking part in a chronic pain treatment study that had a surprising and very welcome possible...

Clean air approach for cafe

Co-owners of the popular Heritage Coffee Co licensed cafe and venue in the warehouse precinct,...

Clean air approach for cafe

For the past year, customers at the popular Heritage Coffee Co in the warehouse precinct have enjoyed clean, fresh air with their food and beverages — inside and out.

Smokefree generation a team effort

New Zealand’s world-leading approach to reaching its Smokefree 2025 goal, and the importance of support and encouragement for those trying to quit, are being highlighted during Smokefree May.

Still printing after 160 years

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip wave from the balcony of the Law Courts Hotel in Lower Stuart...

Still printing after 160 years

As The Star reaches a milestone of 160 years this month, reporters Brenda Harwood and Simon Henderson delve into the archives.

Energetic ensemble delivers the hits

Energetic ensemble delivers the hits

The smash-hit songs flow thick and fast as the remarkable story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons unfolds in Musical Theatre Dunedin’s production of Jersey Boys.

Environment focus of poster comp

North East Valley Normal School pupils (clockwise from top left) Frieda Belaruby (11), Theo...

Environment focus of poster comp

The Great Kiwi Poster Competition returns with an invitation for creative people across New Zealand to use art to highlight a range of environmental issues.

The toast of local public speaking head north

Dunedin Toastmasters Club members (from left) Craig McGregor, Sonya Fenton, Madeleine Post and...

The toast of local public speaking head north

Four members of Dunedin Toastmasters Club will travel to Wellington this weekend to represent Otago and Southland in the finals of four public-speaking contests.

Trust lodges request for castle work

Cargill’s Castle Trust has taken a major step forward in its efforts to preserve the historic castle ruin, high on the cliffs above St Clair, lodging a building consent with Dunedin City Council...

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