Mt Cargill tower emergency lifeline
Dunedin’s tallest structure was built to beam the nightly news into local living rooms, but it has quietly transformed into the ultimate disaster lifeline for the lower South Island.
Sam Henderson
Nationals in sight for team
Nationals in sight for team
A fundraiser taking place next month aims to help members of the North East Valley Bowls Club take part in national competitions.
Trek to honour fallen
Trek to honour fallen
A weekend excursion will combine physical exercise with a poignant moment of historical reflection.
Descendants recount racist gold rush
Descendants recount racist gold rush
Descendants of early miners are digging deep to uncover a dark history.
Vintage vehicles explore rural routes
Vintage vehicles explore rural routes
A stunning showcase of century-old motorcars recently rumbled down rugged rural routes.
Course aims to empower disabled women
Course aims to empower disabled women
Navigating conflict and asserting rights are key themes in a new workshop.
Snapping species for science
Snapping species for science
Citizen scientists are set to step outside to photograph wonderful wildlife in the natural world.
Telcos deny misleading the public
Telcos deny misleading the public
A local technology advocate believes telecommunications providers misled the public and engaged in programmed redundancy as part of the 3G shutdown.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Sam Henderson rounds up highlights from the latest Saddle Hill Community Board meeting.
Fan uses needlework to honour Cleopatra
Fan uses needlework to honour Cleopatra
A Dunedin woman traded video games for needle and thread to honour her favourite ancient queen.
Chance to explore pathway
Chance to explore pathway
A stunning harbourside path will be packed with entertainment during an event taking place next week during Wild Dunedin — NZ Festival of Nature.
Teen set to play against his ‘own team’ across Tasman
Teen set to play against his ‘own team’ across Tasman
A talented teenager is crossing the Tasman to tackle his own team.
Youth to reshape internet safety
Youth to reshape internet safety
Young people across the region are set to take the lead in combating online harm through a new digital initiative.
Twilight contest ended in nail-biter
Twilight contest ended in nail-biter
Nail-biting nerves gave way to cheers during a dramatic twilight tournament.
Gilmour cooks her competition
Gilmour cooks her competition
Dunedin rally driver Emma Gilmour secured a superb victory at the Popotunoa Rallysprint in South Otago on Saturday.
Large field for 50th anniversary
Large field for 50th anniversary
The golden anniversary of the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is gearing up to be a blockbuster spectacle.
Event to be ‘fun, engaging day’
Event to be ‘fun, engaging day’
An energetic outdoor challenge inspired by The Amazing Race television show will get the brain and body working during an upcoming gathering on the Taieri.
Wild celebration returning
Wild celebration returning
It is set to be a wild ride as an event celebrating nature returns next month.
Intriguing premise in one-act play bursting with potential tension
Intriguing premise in one-act play bursting with potential tension
Pas de Trois, a new play by Penelope Hare, offered an intriguing premise and moments of visual beauty.
Brave and honest voice but jokes struggled to land
Brave and honest voice but jokes struggled to land
Stephen Lefebvre is a comedian with a brave and honest voice, but his recent show unfortunately left me feeling more sorrowful than joyful.