Remembering the ‘Invincibles’ of 1924 Remembering the ‘Invincibles’ of 1924 A local rugby fan is hoping to find a new owner for a piece of rugby memorabilia.
Volunteers crucial in emergencies Volunteers crucial in emergencies Dunedin and its environs boast a resilient network of community groups centred on emergency readiness.
Over a century of Syrian and Lebanese history Over a century of Syrian and Lebanese history The challenges of Lebanese settlers coming to Dunedin was discussed at a recent historical talk.
Club to celebrate on Bastille Day Club to celebrate on Bastille Day Boules and bonding will be celebrated as the St Kilda Petanque Club marks 25 years during its annual Bastille Day event.
West Harbour Community Board West Harbour Community Board Simon Henderson summarises the West Harbour Community Board’s latest meeting on June 20.
Otago Peninsula Community Board Otago Peninsula Community Board "Poos, parks and pipes" were discussed at the June 20 Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting, Simon Henderson reports.
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s recent meeting.
60 years of Beatlemania marked 60 years of Beatlemania marked 'Twas 1964, and all was quiet in the land, until four young princes stepped from a jet engine to a sea of jubilant screams.
Celebrating Māori New Year with song Celebrating Māori New Year with song A performance of waiata Māori has become a favourite annual milestone for a Dunedin singer.
Early Dunedin's battles with demon drink Early Dunedin's battles with demon drink Early Dunedin's struggles with the demon drink led to the establishment of alcohol-free venues promoting 'good clean fun'.
Return to SI champs celebrated Return to SI champs celebrated A return to attending championship competitions is an exciting milestone for a local club.
Broadcast event to link past, future Broadcast event to link past, future A compelling cultural celebration will honour the past while embracing the future.
Funds to help community patrol Funds to help community patrol Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Wonders of the sea will shine Wonders of the sea will shine Enchanting aquatic creatures have been coming to life in the workshop of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival as the popular event returns to First Church tomorrow and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
Tackling tough thicket on peninsula Tackling tough thicket on peninsula A committed team taking action to remove the invasive Darwin’s barberry from the Otago Peninsula has been given a boost in their eradication efforts.
Foodbank’s drive helps most needy Foodbank’s drive helps most needy As Matariki rises, so does the spirit of giving, as locals come together on June 20 for the annual Octacan food drive.
Marathons are not just for athletes Marathons are not just for athletes Starting small is the advice of a running coach as people get ready for the return of Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon on Sunday, September 15.
Prof’s lecture celebrates students Prof’s lecture celebrates students Collaboration and connection were common themes during the recent inaugural professorial lecture of University of Otago Professor Natalie Hughes.
Call to replace absent medals Call to replace absent medals A prized collection of military medals has mysteriously vanished from a local Returned and Services Association.
Drone show to tell Matariki story Drone show to tell Matariki story The NZ International Science Festival (NZISF) is hosting a unique, free community event for Matariki weekend.