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.
Sam Henderson
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.
The Larks keep fit and look after their hearts
The Larks keep fit and look after their hearts
High-energy is not required for participants of The Larks exercise group.
Otago athletes smash PBs at powerlifting Southland
Otago athletes smash PBs at powerlifting Southland
Otago athletes had a successful visit to Invercargill recently for the Special Olympics Southland power lifting competition.
Preparing for avian flu’s NZ arrival
Preparing for avian flu’s NZ arrival
Aotearoa New Zealand is preparing to tackle the evolving threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as avian flu.
Chinese culture celebrated
Chinese culture celebrated
A perfect blend of history, culture, and community takes place this weekend.
Local wins Sky Tower challenge
Local wins Sky Tower challenge
A dizzying ascent has propelled a local firefighter to the top.
Club set to celebrate 140th
Club set to celebrate 140th
A strong "battler mentality" and an active community spirit define the Green Island Rugby Football Club.
Death at bus hub ‘tragic’
Death at bus hub ‘tragic’
The death of a 16-year-old boy at the Dunedin bus hub last week sent shockwaves through the city.
Poet teaches pupils to be life detectives
Poet teaches pupils to be life detectives
Becoming life detectives was a theme during a recent series of poetry workshops.
'Simple maintenance' could save groynes
'Simple maintenance' could save Aramoana groynes, group says
For the past 30-odd years the Aramoana League has been highlighting the deteriorating state of a series of groynes at the end of the mole at Aramoana.
Feathered heaven for bird lovers
Feathered heaven for bird lovers
Forrester Park will once again be a lively hub for bird enthusiasts as the Dunedin Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Club’s Annual Show takes flight on the weekend of May 25 and 26.
Relay runners take to the fields in strong numbers
Relay runners take to the fields in strong numbers
A cool, fresh day greeted participants in the Leith Harrier & Athletic Club’s 42nd Leith Country Relays and 5th Ponydale Challenge on Saturday.
Trampolinists take to the air
Trampolinists take to the air
The air was filled with tucks, twists and straddles during the Lower South Island Trampolining Championships at the Caledonian Gymnasium last weekend.
Dunedin Jewish refugee’s story told
Dunedin Jewish refugee’s story told
The persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany was highlighted during a recent talk at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Dunedin Marathon’s registrations are open
Dunedin Marathon’s registrations are open
Fitness, family, and friendship will come together when Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon returns for the 45th time on September 5.