The shocking facts about dolphin slaughter in Japan, revealed in the award-winning documentary The Cove, have changed Tony Denley's life.
Risky sexual behaviour, particularly among mature people, is leading to a resurgence in Dunedin, and nationwide, of an ancient sexually transmitted infection (STI) - syphilis.
Hepatitis C may be a debilitating illness, but there is new hope for sufferers through improved treatments, the Hepatitis C Resource Centre Otago says.
The history of Dunedin and its people, as told through letters, is revealed this month in an exhibition hosted by Archives New Zealand Dunedin Regional Office, 556 George St.
Concerns over domestic violence, a lack of support for the vulnerable, salary imbalances, and work-life balance were discussed when 40 Dunedin women met Ministry of Women's Affairs chief executive Sheila Gleisner on Monday night.
In a week when businesses and organisations throughout the city are pushing for Dunedin City Council funding, advocates for South Dunedin have stepped up for a piece of the pie.
Now that the big decisions have been made on the Otago Stadium and the construction contract signed, a wave of support for the project has been seen.
A sense of satisfaction was palpable at the United Services Club on Anzac Day, as Dunedin RSA officials, distinguished guests, veterans, servicemen and women, families and supporters gathered to relax after a busy morning of commemoration.
As Dunedin's community and charity sector braces for hard times ahead, the generosity of Otago people is providing a buffer - so far, at least.
The provision of drama classes at the Fortune Theatre could come full circle under a proposed collaboration between the theatre and Interact Drama Classes.
Despite a last-minute move to an alternate venue, the Otago Siamese and Shorthair Pedigree Cat Club 2009 cat show attracted hundreds of visitors on Easter Saturday.
A public meeting in South Dunedin will give local residents one last chance to express their opinion on the Awatea St stadium ahead of the final decision day for city councillors, April 20.
Butterflies - The Hospice Shop is a vision in green as staff get into the spirit ahead of St Patrick's Day, March 17.
The successful partnership between the Malcam Trust and Dunedin Botanic Garden has been enhanced by the establishment of a new pilot project - Project Green Jobs.
Unprecedented demand for financial help through the Dunedin City Council-funded Electricity Consumers Fund has drained the coffers dry after less than six months.
The $167,000 fund, administered by Anglican Family Care and distributed by Dunedin welfare organisations, is not due to be replenished until after the new financial year on July 1.
The Queen's High School health committee has pledged its support for a Cancer Society campaign to lobby Members of Parliament and Health Minister Tony Ryall on the issue of tobacco displays in shops.
A strong public response to a good idea and a great cause meant December's annual trailer raffle run by the Rotary Club of Dunedin North raised a record amount for the Otago Community Hospice.
The care and concern shown to a dying man and his wife was amply rewarded this week when Otago Community Hospice received an extraordinary bequest of almost $360,000.
December has been a very good month for Dunedin's ‘‘pen man'' John Griffiths.
The sound of sirens will be heard across the city next Thursday evening, December 11, as Dunedin's emergency services, community organisations and volunteers tour the streets in the annual Community Can Appeal.