Brenda Harwood

The Dunedin branch of the New Zealand Howard League is working to revitalise itself, after a difficult time during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local pre-schoolers have beautiful, colourful bags to carry their books in, thanks to a collaboration between the Read Share Grow community reading project and Stitch Kitchen.

Shooting hoops has been a popular pastime in Waldronville these school holidays and the recently completed half basketball court at the Delta Drive playground has attracted dozens of youngsters...

As early voting gets under way in New Zealand’s parliamentary election, the vast majority of Dunedin’s eligible voters are enrolled and ready to go.

Colourful art works burst from the walls of Otago Art Society’s galleries in a joyful celebration of spring.

DVORAK’S NEW WORLDDunedin Symphony  OrchestraDunedin Town HallSaturday, September 23Dunedin Symphony Orchestra bade farewell to principal guest conductor Simon Over with a superb performance...

The Ōtepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival starts this weekend.

Wastewater and sewage were top of mind for submitters to the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board public forum, at its meeting last week in Waitati.

Age Concern Otago executive officer Penelope Pask is excited to be celebrating the organisation’s 75th anniversary during her first year in the role.

People with disabilities will have an opportunity to question election candidates on their views tomorrow.

The remarkable good fortune for Dunedin of having a rare, authentic Chinese scholar’s garden at its heart will be celebrated as Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden marks its 15th birthday this Sunday.

Seven local choirs will step on stage tonight in Sing Fest, presented by the Otago branch of the NZ Choral Federation.

Teams of tidy Kiwis were out in force across Dunedin on Saturday, taking part in community cleanup events in honour of Earth Day.

The Saddle Hill Community Board had a wide-ranging discussion of local issues and plans at its meeting last Thursday in Fairfield.

Brenda Harwood reviews 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood , performed at The Globe Theatre on Sunday, September 17.

Excitement is high among dancers with inclusive dance studio Gasp! Dance Trust, as they make final preparations for their 10th anniversary showcase and birthday celebrations this weekend.

Dunedin’s Artsenta art project space will present its annual exhibition from next week, showcasing works in a broad variety of mediums, including printmaking, ceramics, painting, glass and more.

The last time London-based visiting conductor Simon Over led the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) in concert was in August, 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

A busy West Harbour Community Board paused its meeting last week to congratulate Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency senior project manager Jason Forbes on a job well done, regarding the recent opening...