Flower show marks 40 years
Flower show marks 40 years
The best daffodils that gardeners around Winton have meticulously cultivated will be on display at the town’s annual flower show this weekend.
Mark John
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Electrifying comp showcases ‘skills’
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Electrifying comp showcases ‘skills’
The best electrical crews in the country plugged in to compete against each other in Invercargill this week.
Church celebrates anniversary
Church celebrates anniversary
After 150 years of service, a Dunedin church continues to build on its legacy with new initiatives to support its community.
Singers showcase their skills
Singers showcase their skills
Some of the finest up-and-coming vocalists in the country showcased their skills at the annual Otago Daily Times Southern Aria Final on Saturday.
Free counselling service for primary pupils launched
Free counselling service for primary pupils launched
A new children’s counselling service hopes to remove barriers for Dunedin primary and intermediate pupils so they can get the support they need.
Young weightlifter's strength handy round the home
Young weightlifter's strength handy round the home
A teenage gold-medal winning weightlifter from Dunedin puts his strength to good use helping his younger siblings open tightly sealed jars and bottles.
Tech store’s growing network reaches city
Tech store’s growing network reaches city
A new JB HI-FI store is set to open in Invercargill just in time for the Christmas shopping rush.
In the loop
In the loop
For international crochet day Tracy Christie (left), Amy Seymour and Viv Smith spent the day at the Invercargill Public Library yarn and hook crocheting together granny squares to be made into...
Duo meet gold standard for efforts in the kitchen
Duo meet gold standard for efforts in the kitchen
Two pupils from a Southland school won a gold medal in a catering competition without even serving their main dish.
Quiet beach disrupted
Quiet beach disrupted
A quiet residential community south of Invercargill are torn about motorcyclists using their beach.
Mindful about musical
Mindful about musical
Dunedin's professional fairy Rainbow Rosalind is directing a young cast of school pupils in a musical about mindfulness.
High achievers’ efforts honoured at ceremony
High achievers’ efforts honoured at ceremony
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins encouraged secondary school high achievers and future leaders to take new challenges in stride and keep a strong sense of their goals.
Sculpture installed on Knox Church plinth
Sculpture installed on Knox Church plinth
A sculpture dedicated to the Ukraine war is the first of many to be installed at a new site for public art in Dunedin.
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ORC slammed over bus service
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ORC slammed over bus service
Thursday was the straw that broke the camel’s back, a frustrated bus commuter from Dunedin to Palmerston says.
Pupils develop school mural
Pupils develop school mural
A Dunedin school is bringing its Māori values and Catholic character together with a new mural of Māori Jesus.
Focus of project to share Tongan culture
Focus of project to share Tongan culture
A young entrepreneur is bringing a little taste of Tonga to Dunedin with some help from a popular eatery in Caversham.
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Dunedin's Civic Cafe to close
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Dunedin's Civic Cafe to close
After decades of serving cheese rolls and other tasty delights, a central Dunedin cafe is closing its doors.
Civic Café set to close down after 40 years of service
Civic Café set to close down after 40 years of service
After decades of serving cheese rolls and other tasty delights, a central Dunedin cafe is closing its doors because it is struggling to stay afloat, its owner says.
Artwork part of fundraising for restoration
Artwork part of fundraising for restoration
A Dunedin artist is working with primary school pupils from across the city to create a giant collaborative artwork.
Mosgiel express service hits the spot
Mosgiel express service hits the spot
The Mosgiel express bus is now in service and commuters are happy to be saving at least eight minutes both on their way to and from the city.