Sam Henderson

Attendees ready to roll at fundraising winter ball

Ready to lasso a hefty sum for charity are Dunedin Mid Winter Ball co-ordinators Sarah Fraser ...

Attendees ready to roll at fundraising winter ball

Bandanas and cowboy boots are set to swing at the Wingatui Community Hall as the Dunedin Mid Winter Ball returns for a second outing with a "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" theme.

Tournament attracts nearly 100 players

Close to 100 players took part in the Otago Table Tennis Open recently. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Tournament attracts nearly 100 players

A battle of the paddles took place last Friday and Saturday as close to 100 people spun and smashed during the Otago Table Tennis Open at the Edgar Centre Arena.

Tour shows off machining marvels

United Machinists mechanical engineer Callum Scott checks a robotic arm used to help automate...

Tour shows off machining marvels

Machining marvels were revealed during a recent tour of advanced manufacturing company United Machinists.

Exhibit goal to encourage urgent action

Tūhura Otago Museum marketing co-ordinator Charlie Buchan makes an adjustment to one of the...

Exhibit goal to encourage urgent action

Climate change is exposed in a photographic exhibition at Tūhura Otago Museum.

Attendees ready to roll at fundraising winter ball

Bandanas and cowboy boots are set to swing at the Wingatui Community Hall as the Dunedin Mid Winter Ball returns for a second outing with a "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" theme.

Dawn ceremony farewells loved ones

Tūhura Otago Museum digital and interactive media manager Andrew Charlton surveys the blank...

Dawn ceremony farewells loved ones

The white walls of Tūhura Otago Museum will become a wall of remembrance during tomorrow’s Matariki Ahuka Nui — Dawn Ceremony.

Looking for tomorrow’s heroes today

Youth Search and Rescue Dunedin branch manager Harrie Geraerts says seeing adolescents grow more...

Looking for tomorrow’s heroes today

An organisation focused on training the next generation of rescue heroes has begun operating in Dunedin.

Stories of early pioneers told in doco

From dale to highland, city centres to remote outposts, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan has left no stone unturned to discover the trials and tribulations of early European...

Using music to unite people

Reihana Wallace is passionate about bringing people together. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Using music to unite people

Good people sometimes deserve a little bit of celebration.

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

Stories of early pioneers told in doco

From dale to highland, city centres to remote outposts, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan has left no stone unturned to discover the trials and tribulations of early European...

Looking for tomorrow’s heroes today

An organisation focused on training the next generation of rescue heroes has begun operating in Dunedin.

Pedal power for refugee families

Youth worker Alex Gorrie checks a bike destined for a refugee family in Dunedin. PHOTO: SIMON...

Pedal power for refugee families

Former refugee families will be more mobile thanks to a new community connection.

West Harbour Community Board

Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, is expected to become increasingly congested. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

West Harbour Community Board

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board.

Building connections

Much like a jigsaw puzzle, social service practitioners (from left) Catholic Social Services...

Building connections

A wānanga (conference) and social service expo will bring together more than 30 agencies for a one-day event that aims to build connections between social service practitioners in Dunedin.

‘Fabulous’ day of collection

‘Fabulous’ day of collection

Presbyterian Support Otago volunteer Philippa Schaefer places cans during the Octacan annual foodbank appeal in the Octagon.

Films spotlight graduates’ efforts

Former science communication students Janic Gorman (left) and Jacqui Lynch are looking forward to...

Films spotlight graduates’ efforts

The New Zealand International Science Festival kicks off tomorrow and will showcase the fascination and fun of science through more than 90 events across dozens of Dunedin venues over the next...

Fans unite as Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches

Nathalie Wierdak (left) and Lekshmi Dinachandran are excited to be volunteers at the Fifa Women’s...

Fans unite as Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches

As kick-off to the Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches, The Star reporter Simon Henderson meets two of the 350 volunteers who will ensure all goes smoothly at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Games went ‘down to the wire’ during contest

Burnside High School pupil Penny Fan (16) keeps her eyes on the shuttlecock . PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Games went ‘down to the wire’ during contest

Young players gathering during the weekend for the South Island Secondary School Badminton Cup enjoyed a fast-paced series of games at the Otago Badminton Centre in St Kilda.

Trust launched with focus on Kaikorai Valley

Founder Paul Southworth speaks during the official opening of Aroha Kaikorai Valley. PHOTO: SIMON...

Trust launched with focus on Kaikorai Valley

The future looks bright for Kaikorai Valley with the launch of a new charity that aims to improve the environment for all.

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