Conductor returns to city
Conductor returns to city
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.
Brenda Harwood
Board pleased with pathway opening
Board pleased with pathway opening
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...
Calling time on dance school, ‘Frills’ store
Calling time on dance school, ‘Frills’ store
After nearly two decades as a leading member of Dunedin’s dance community and owner of popular second-hand emporium Frills & Folly, Kathryn Olcott is stepping down.
Les Mills counting down to its move to the mall
Les Mills counting down to its move to the mall
Long-standing Les Mills Dunedin manager Peter Lee has seen many changes in his 30 years at the popular Dunedin gym.
Voter enrolment now above 89%
Voter enrolment now above 89%
Voter enrolments are tracking strongly for the Dunedin and Taieri electorates ahead of the 2023 general election next month.
Bright future for pioneer hall
Bright future for pioneer hall
After 82 years as a space that gave the women of Dunedin "a place of their own", the Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Hall is to have a new and brighter future.
Comedy examines big issues
Comedy examines big issues
A comedy at the end of the world brings sisterhood and excellent quiche to the fore in the Globe Theatre production of Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche.
Concerts to honour Mansfield’s life, work
Concerts to honour Mansfield’s life, work
The life and work of New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield will be celebrated in song and piano music this weekend, as Dunedin hosts the world-premiere performance of new works by 12 New Zealand...
Fascinating, rare showcase of baroque music
Fascinating, rare showcase of baroque music
Brenda Harwood reviews Pimpinone: The Little Box of Operas at St Hilda’s Collegiate on Thursday, September 7.
‘Uniqueness, joy, beauty’ celebrated
‘Uniqueness, joy, beauty’ celebrated
The major focus for Dunedin this Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is Otago Polyfest, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Youth orchestra, choir unite for concert
Youth orchestra, choir unite for concert
The Dunedin Youth Orchestra will tackle a varied programme of works, from major pieces of the classical canon to new compositions in its "Force of Destiny" concert tomorrow from 7.30pm at Knox Church.
Competition puts young singers’ skills in spotlight
Competition puts young singers’ skills in spotlight
Top young singers from across New Zealand will descend on Dunedin this weekend for the Dunedin Performing Arts and Competitions Society’s senior vocal competition, culminating in the Otago Daily...
‘Limitless imagination’ on show at exhibition
‘Limitless imagination’ on show at exhibition
A group of southern photographers, who found each other via Zoom during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, will present their first public exhibition in Dunedin next week.
Fun day hoped to inspire connection
Fun day hoped to inspire connection
Fostering community connection is at the heart of this weekend’s Greater Green Island Get Together, and everyone is invited.
‘Cello choir’ a delight for crowd
‘Cello choir’ a delight for crowd
A large audience enjoyed the extraordinary sight and sound of more than 50 cellists, of all ages and stages, playing in unison during Sunday’s Cellists of Otago "Cello Extravaganza".
‘Limitless imagination’ on show at exhibition
‘Limitless imagination’ on show at exhibition
A group of southern photographers, who found each other via Zoom during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, will present their first public exhibition in Dunedin next week.
Wellness campaign inspires show
Wellness campaign inspires show
The whole of Maori Hill School will take to the Regent Theatre stage next Thursday for a one-off performance of joyful local musical Pause Breathe Smile — The Musical.
Physiotherapists push for ‘first line’ health approach
Physiotherapists push for ‘first line’ health approach
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis does not mean a patient is consigned to deteriorate until surgery is the only option.
Programme targets pain
Programme targets pain
After experiencing a sharp pain in her arm while bringing in firewood, Brighton woman Faye Lamb (74) was diagnosed with painful osteoarthritis in her shoulder and ribs.
Running without any limitations
Running without any limitations
A very special trio will travel down from Christchurch to be among the record field of 384 competitors tackling the full marathon in Sunday’s Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon event.