Fierce dancers to fight for fair pay
As International Dance Day celebrations return to Dunedin for the third year, offering free events across the city, a new dance organisation hopes to lift the art form’s commercial standing.
Sam Henderson
Huge project to rehome retired racing dogs
Huge project to rehome retired racing dogs
As the country moves rapidly towards a full ban on greyhound racing by July next year, organisations are rushing to secure families for former track stars.
University remembers past students
University remembers past students
A solemn ceremony honouring World War 1 dead included a roll call of fallen University Rugby Club players on Friday.
Defending the home front
Defending the home front
In the 19th century, fears of a phantom foe sparked a frenzy of coastal fortifications across the country.
Well defended for centuries
Well defended for centuries
From a hidden cavity, a deadly deterrent guarded against an enemy that never came.
Art of sailing ‘makes me feel alive’
Art of sailing ‘makes me feel alive’
A passion for the ancient art of sailing has inspired a young local to give back.
Church tool in family research
Church tool in family research
It might be challenging to trace your family lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve, but dedicated genealogists can create remarkably extensive family trees.
Grant to help ambassador reach goals
Grant to help ambassador reach goals
A young athlete has been given a leg up to help her reach her goals.
Research promises more precise predictions
Research promises more precise predictions
A study led by the University of Otago promises more accurate predictions about how glaciers and ice sheets move.
Apprentice hopes to build on win
Apprentice hopes to build on win
A local apprentice will demonstrate his hands-on skills at a national challenge.
Boys gear up to take bots to Boston
Boys gear up to take bots to Boston
Two inventive minds will soon head overseas to showcase their robotics prowess on an international stage.
Bee believers
Bee believers
Displaying vibrant fabrics are entomologist Connal McLean, artist and co-ordinator Pam McKinlay and ecology student Rebecca Hilton.
Record-breaking stretch
Record-breaking stretch
A mass yoga class at Forsyth Barr Stadium exceeded expectations as 632 participants, from toddlers to grandparents, joined the record-breaking experience on Sunday.
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
An online tool designed to flag areas at risk of groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists under the Niwa-led Future Coasts Aotearoa programme.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.
Romance that ‘came crashing down’
Romance that ‘came crashing down’
A new book by a local author exploring the challenges of mixed messages in a relationship recounts an experience she had as a University of Otago student.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Bookbus marks 75 years of service
Bookbus marks 75 years of service
A roaming library has reached a major milestone in its long-running journey.
Loves, lives and loss in sea of stories
Loves, lives and loss in sea of stories
Powerful storytelling was part of a night of Pacific poetry and performance.
Science and storytelling in site-specific event
Science and storytelling in site-specific event
An assortment of eccentric characters and audio adventures provided an absorbing experience for participants.