Sam Henderson

Making cleaning up cleaner is the goal for entrepreneur

SUDmerge founder Emily White (19), of Dunedin, gets ready to clean up at the Petridish penthouse...

Making cleaning up cleaner is the goal for entrepreneur

Building better business ideas is the mission for University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students who have taken part in Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme. This week in a series for...

Covid-19 limits refugee intake

Covid-19 limits refugee intake

The challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic have put paid to the Government’s aims to increase refugee settlement.

Scaled-down Diwali delights

A recent celebration of the Diwali festival of light at the Otago Museum was a reminder of the increasing diversity of Dunedin.

Study to look at youth concussions

.Researchers (from left) Dr Danielle Salmon, Dr Kate Mossman and Associate Prof Gisela Sole say...

Study to look at youth concussions

A community-driven project will address the challenge of concussion for young people.

Disharmony at Hawksbury Village

In this picture montage Hawksbury Village shareholders (from left) Shahma Smith, Shane Ayers,...

Disharmony at Hawksbury Village

‘‘Don’t buy land here.’’ The huge sign on the side of a shipping container at the entrance to Hawksbury Village displaying this message was short-lived, but the story behind the sign is a saga of tears, tantrums and turf wars.

Group aims to cut waste with shop

OneCoast chairwoman Judy Martin and green waste specialist Andy Barratt sort out the trash to...

Group aims to cut waste with shop

Picnic tables and gardens are probably not the first things that come to mind when thinking of the Waikouaiti transfer station.

Herbalist writing book of remedies

Herbalist Stephen Parker shows some of the naturally based medicines he creates from local plants...

Herbalist writing book of remedies

If your garden is covered with unwanted weeds, before you get out the line trimmer spare a moment to consider the alternative properties of plants.

Photography, poetry meet

Sky scenes will feature in Carlos Biggemann’s planned book of poetry. PHOTO: CARLOS BIGGEMANN

Photography, poetry meet

When Carlos Biggemann was given a camera as a Christmas gift in 2009, he never looked back.

Country artists to take to the stage at awards

Last year’s senior overall title winner Casey Dixon will be performing at Sunday’s finals night...

Country artists to take to the stage at awards

It will be a weekend of sound as the 2021 Country Music Dunedin Awards start tomorrow at the Wingatui Function Centre.

Reimagining colourful classic

Charlotte Goldsmith (5), of Dunedin, shares her extensive crayon skills with Otago Polytechnic...

Reimagining colourful classic

Celebrating the talents of University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students who have innovative business ideas is Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme. In a series for The Star, reporter Simon...

Science learning a big factor at education centre

Charlotte Pfeifer (4), of Dunedin, explores the Kia Rapua science playground at the University of...

Science learning a big factor at education centre

Science starts early for children at the University of Otago Early Childhood Education centre in Castle St.

Donation welcomed

Orokonui Ecosanctuary conservation manager Elton Smith shows The Framing Factory head of print...

Donation welcomed

A $10,000 donation by local business The Framing Factory is helping support the Orokonui Ecosanctuary as it continues the fight to preserve rare and endangered indigenous species.

Hands-on science

Green Island School pupils (from left) Carlos Gose (9), Trowa Murray (8), Cooper Smith (9), Phoebe Telfer (8), Kairi Vehikite (9, obscured) and Stella Johnson (9) enjoy an...

Uncle’s medals take the long way home

Genevieve Hanning (nee Newman) shows her uncle Herb Newman?s medals, seated next to her husband...

Uncle’s medals take the long way home

When Genevieve Hanning (nee Newman), of Green Island, held her uncle Herb’s medals in her hands, it was a moving and tearful moment.

Group aims to help more refugees settle in city

The Starfish Collective members (from left) Thera Stoff, Ahlam Safar with daughter Alshaimaa Abs ...

Group aims to help more refugees settle in city

‘‘Everyone matters’’ members of The Starfish Collective, a newly formed Dunedin charity, says.

Workshop aims to unlock creativity through action

Poet and writer Rushi Vyas uses ritual to stimulate creativity.PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Workshop aims to unlock creativity through action

Poet and writer Rushi Vyas hugs a tree and whispers a Sanskrit mantra to it.

Dunedin film wins international award

Dunedin artist and animator Kiri Mitchell shows some of her down-to-earth female characters ...

Dunedin film wins international award

A Dunedin artist who creates strong female characters is delighted to be recognised by an international film festival.

Mosque expansion being mulled

Otago Muslim Association president Dr Mohammed Rizwan shows where a second floor could help...

Mosque expansion being mulled

Plans for a second floor are being discussed for Dunedin’s Al Huda Mosque in Clyde St.

Click and order to ‘bricks and mortar’

Highness owner Sarah Williams is enjoying getting to know some of her customers personally. PHOTO...

Click and order to ‘bricks and mortar’

Stories of businesses closing ‘‘bricks and mortar’’ stores in favour of internet shopping sites seem all too familiar. But Highness owner Sarah Williams has reversed that trend.

Setback for bus service hopes

Preparing to test an electric bus on Dunedin’s hills are (from left) project manager Abbey...

Setback for bus service hopes

An improved bus service may not be on the cards for the north coast.

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