Talk tackles fast fashion, hidden plastics
As cheap-chic compounds a throwaway culture, The Star reporter Sam Henderson uncovers the hidden cost of plastic fashion.
Sam Henderson
$30k makeover on its way for club
$30k makeover on its way for club
A grassroots club has received a hefty helping hand to develop its facilities.
Sights set on resurrection
Sights set on resurrection
It is a bold scenario worthy of a hollywood director.
Dinosaur ranking not what it seems
Dinosaur ranking not what it seems
A Dunedin museum has landed in second place on a global list of the top 25 dinosaur museums, despite not actually housing any dinosaurs.
Exhibition blends arcade games, Māori design
Exhibition blends arcade games, Māori design
Contemporary design and cultural storytelling come together in a unique exhibition now open at Tūhura Otago Museum.
Telehealth launch criticised
Telehealth launch criticised
A local primary health organisation has criticised recent announcements about the launch of telehealth services.
Frustration as Tomahawk plans stall
Frustration as Tomahawk plans stall
Locals are frustrated that plans to turn the former Tomahawk School site into a recreation space have gone nowhere.
Local racer wins trophy
Local racer wins trophy
A teen racer has shifted into top gear on the national stage.
Bill to assure cash option
Bill to assure cash option
A proposal to safeguard New Zealanders’ right to pay with cash has been welcomed by a national advocacy leader.
Annual costs of sea lion management rising: council
Annual costs of sea lion management rising: council
Costs for New Zealand sea lion/pakake management are likely more than $100,000 per year, the Dunedin City Council says.
Both teams gave their all in first series test
Both teams gave their all in first series test
Few may have been surprised by a home team win for the first test of the July series, but the match between the All Blacks and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night remained a spirited...
Social courses for disability community
Social courses for disability community
A low-cost programme aims to replace loneliness with lasting friendships and meaningful relationships.
Chair of Film Otago Southland seeks to modernise
Chair of Film Otago Southland seeks to modernise
Scenery alone is not enough, the region’s latest screen champion says.
Event celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th
Event celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th
A global peace icon has been honoured during five days of events.
Chris Parkers’ Dunedin drama
Chris Parkers’ Dunedin drama
Comedian Chris Parker hits the road with his latest show Stop Being So Dramatic, arriving at Glenroy Auditorium on Saturday, July 12.
Landfill avoided thanks to hub
Landfill avoided thanks to hub
As interest in reducing waste and reusing items grows, efforts to divert goods from landfill are becoming increasingly popular.
$2m fund revealed
$2m fund revealed
A new fund aims to support environmental outcomes.
Call to protect sea lions
Call to protect sea lions
The return of breeding pakake, New Zealand sea lions, to the Otago mainland coast has been transformative.
The physics behind a perfect punch
The physics behind a perfect punch
Physics and karate are about to collide in Dunedin.
Photo, relatives of soldier found
Photo, relatives of soldier found
The memory of a young soldier has been honoured with the help of a story in The Star.