Brenda Harwood

The family of the late violist Duncan Gillies, who served in World War 2 and played in both the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the forerunner to Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

All Saints’ Anglican Church is not only a beautiful historic building housing a vibrant church community, it is also the oldest place of continuous worship in Dunedin.

New Zealand rock trio Bulletproof Convertible will begin 2026 with a high energy gig this Saturday night at Dunedin’s Crown Hotel, with support from Sol and The Fillets.

Following a successful North Island tour in August, 2025, the "Best of the Bee Gees" show will tour the south next month.

Ōtautahi/Christchurch-based singer-songwriter Shady Wade creates music which finds beauty in the quiet corners of life.

Youngsters who love to sing will have the chance to come together for some fun, singing and expert tuition with Dunedin Children’s Choir next week.

Taking on the busy role of Otago Lily Society Show manager is a labour of love for Dunedin woman Karen Judge.

The Star reporters Sam Henderson and Brenda Harwood share the stories behind their favourite photos of 2025.

Legendary Dunedin outdoor music festival, the Whare Flat Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary over the festive season, with four days of music, sun, camping and workshops.

The joy of Christmas was to the fore as a large audience of children, parents and grandparents came together to enjoy a new take on festive fun in Santa Weighs In.

A 15-year labour of love for Port Chalmers community stalwart Carol Meikle will culminate in the unveiling of a shrine and historic displays

The North East Valley Bowling Club is going from strength to strength, after reversing a decision to sell its North Rd property earlier this year and deciding to grow its community connections.

Community groups were out in force for the first full meeting of the Waikoauaiti Coast Community Board of the new triennium, keen to push for project funding and to highlight local issues in the...

The Aotearoa NZ Folk Alliance will host the fourth annual Ballads to Blues concert and showcase of New Zealand folk artists in Dunedin, hot on the heels of the 50th Whare Flat Folk Festival.

 The joy of Christmas was to the fore as a large audience of children, parents and grandparents came together to enjoy a new take on festive fun in Santa Weighs In. In the play, New...

Buying a historic property in Central Otago gold mining township St Bathans in 1972 has led to a life-long artistic love affair for Otago Peninsula artist Pauline Bellamy.

Taieri Dramatic Society stalwart Ella Coudret has grown up in the theatre, having been involved in productions at Mosgiel’s Fire Station Theatre since she was a youngster.

Tomfoolery of the most amusing kind abounded in the Globe Theatre’s Christmas show Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime, delighting a sold out audience last Friday night.

Kings, queens, witches, princesses and fools came to sparkling life in award-winning performer Penny Ashton’s solo show The Tempestuous: A Shrew’d New Comedy 

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 60 years of making music for the people of Dunedin and the South with a busy and innovative 2026 season.