The bus stop that can’t stand still
The bus stop that can’t stand still
A bus stop in North East Valley has become a bit of a sticky problem for both the Otago Regional Council and Dunedin City Council.
Sam Henderson
Late rush of nominations
Late rush of nominations
It has been a case of going from slim pickings to an embarrassment of riches.
Houseplants: no easy house guest
Houseplants: no easy house guest
Covid-19 lockdowns has sparked an appreciation of the environment we live in and has spurred an interest in indoor plants, but it is not as easy as you think, Simon Henderson reports.
Small car with a big history
Small car with a big history
A four-cylinder, four-seater Austin 7 is not what you would call a luxury car.
Fairfield School celebrates its 150th anniversary
Fairfield School celebrates its 150th anniversary
Fairfield School teachers and pupils wave their hats in the air at a gathering last week to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary.
Climate challenges for harbour
Climate challenges for harbour
A rising tide of climate change challenges is bubbling up in Karitane Harbour.
Bowled over by goodness
Bowled over by goodness
The Dunedin Bowling Club is serving up a big bowl of caring.
Gold rush for NZ in Birmingham
Gold rush for NZ in Birmingham
It has been a glittering success for New Zealand athletes as the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham wrapped up earlier this week with a total tally of 49 medals for the New Zealand team, comprising...
On the trail of meteorites
On the trail of meteorites
Every day, blazing chunks of rock fall from the sky.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the last Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting for this triennium.
Telling a story through design and colour
Telling a story through design and colour
Weaving together the threads of experience in Thailand and Aotearoa New Zealand is University of Otago student Atis (Shane) Suksingha.
Bowled over by food truck goodness
Bowled over by food truck goodness
The Dunedin Bowling Club is serving up a big bowl of caring.
Climate challenges for harbour
Climate challenges for harbour
A rising tide of climate change challenges is bubbling up in Karitane Harbour.
Flurry of last-minute nominations expected
Flurry of last-minute nominations expected
Things are coming down to the wire for the 2022 triennial elections.
Pupils don historical garb to mark anniversary
Pupils don historical garb to mark anniversary
Fairfield School teachers and pupils gather yesterday to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary with some Victorian charm.
End of an era for old Mosgiel pool
End of an era for old Mosgiel pool
It was a good day for an afternoon swim when the new Taieri Baths at Mosgiel were officially opened on Saturday December 4, 1937.
Hiroshima Day a timely reminder of lost lives
Hiroshima Day a timely reminder of lost lives
It was August 6, 1945, at 8.15am when US B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the final Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting for this triennium.
Keeping Dunedin beautiful
Keeping Dunedin beautiful
Since its beginnings as part of the Anti-Litter Council in the 1960s, Keep Dunedin Beautiful has worked selflessly, says Dunedin’s mayor.
Health hub aims to save lives
Health hub aims to save lives
Steering people away from the path of self-harm is the aim of the Otepoti Peer Support Lounge.