Young musician makes most of lockdown time
Young musician makes most of lockdown time
Being in lockdown for the past seven weeks has given young musician Keira Wallace the golden opportunity to work on some new songs.
Brenda Harwood
Peninsula marketing focus likely to ‘pivot’
Peninsula marketing focus likely to ‘pivot’
After much planning and debate, the Otago Peninsula Trust has finalised some new, locally-focused offerings, with the aim of bringing Dunedin people to its stable of attractions.
Tough times for tourism
Tough times for tourism
Many tears have been shed, but Dunedin’s tourism operators are showing strength and resilience as they scramble to adjust to a massive drop in visitors.
Lockdown help 'great relief' to new mum
Lockdown help 'great relief' to new mum
A Dunedin mother of a newborn baby has praised the quick action by Kainga Ora and tradies to fix a smelly plumbing emergency during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Family finds comfort together
Family finds comfort together
The joy of reunion has been tinged with sadness for Dunedin’s Garchow-Lilley family, as they mourn the loss of a family member.
Young thieves steal from Wingatui woman
Young thieves steal from Wingatui woman
A Wingatui woman is warning her neighbours to be security conscious after a group of opportunistic young thieves stole from her home in broad daylight last week.
Group keen to hold its own virtual fundraiser
Group keen to hold its own virtual fundraiser
With the Dunedin Relay for Life postponed until later in the year, the ‘‘Pink Ladies’’ team is keen to hold its own virtual event to raise funds for the Cancer Society.
Community volunteers ‘eyes and ears’ for police
Community volunteers ‘eyes and ears’ for police
Watching over their community, while being ‘‘eyes and ears’’ for the police is a labour of love for members of the Mosgiel/Taieri Community Patrol.
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
Peace activist Paul Gourlie believes there has been a cultural awakening in New Zealand since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks a year ago.
Historic regatta day revived
Historic regatta day revived
The Otago Harbour will be the backdrop for thrills and spills on the water in the Careys Bay Community Regatta Day, at Otago Anniversary weekend.
NZ International Science Fest set for ‘new heights’
NZ International Science Fest set for ‘new heights’
The New Zealand International Science Festival team will be ‘‘throwing out the rule book and taking the festival to new heights’’ this year.
New ambassador for relay
New ambassador for relay
Natalie Yule Yeoman will have a remarkable story of resilience to tell when she steps up to the microphone at the Cancer Society Relay for Life Dunedin 2020.
'Silent breakfast’ speaks volumes
'Silent breakfast’ speaks volumes
The impact of a noisy world on the hearing of tens of thousands of New Zealanders was highlighted during a ‘‘Silent Breakfast’’ hosted by Hearing Support Otago.
Memorial window taking form
Memorial window taking form
In a quiet workshop in Dunedin, a dramatic story of the great age of Antarctic exploration is coming to life in stained glass.
RNZ Concert rally organiser ‘thrilled’
RNZ Concert rally organiser ‘thrilled’
Organisers a recent rally in support of RNZ Concert were ‘‘thrilled’’ with how the event came together.
A celebration of steampunk
A celebration of steampunk
Dunedin’s vibrant steampunk community will be dressed up in ‘‘full steam’’ and out in force at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum today.
Constant headphone use cause of child hearing loss
Constant headphone use cause of child hearing loss
Constant use of headphones among children and young people is leading to a ‘‘silent and growing epidemic’’ of hearing loss.
MSD in new offices on Monday
MSD in new offices on Monday
A light, welcoming and family-friendly new service centre will greet Ministry of Social Development clients on Monday.
Group to discuss ways to cope without a car
Group to discuss ways to cope without a car
Reaching the stage in life when you are no longer able to drive does not mean your life is over.
City walkabout to highlight access issues
City walkabout to highlight access issues
Dunedin disability advocates will give Dunedin city and Otago regional councillors, staff and contractors a taste of the daily challenges they face during an ‘‘accessible walkabout’’ next week.