Brenda Harwood

The physical activity levels, screen time and nutrition of adolescents in Dunedin and Otago were intensely scrutinised by researchers in last week’s Beats symposium, which revealed "little change".

The windswept hilltop site of the Upper Junction war memorial, with its stunning views across Dunedin, was rededicated to the memory of 17 local men killed in World War 1 in a ceremony on Tuesday.

The Dunedin Jazz, Cabaret & Performing Arts Trust is presenting the first Jazz Loft event in Dunedin for more than a year.

The buzz of reconnecting with live audiences is a thrill for Lyttelton-based artist Mel Parsons, on tour this month with her band in support of new album Slow Burn.

The extraordinary life and tragic early death of Victoria Cross winner Midshipman Duncan Gordon Boyes (1846-1869) was remembered at a ceremony to rededicate his memorial in the Southern Cemetery.

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra players, led by concertmaster Martin Riseley, joined forces with Jolt mixed ability dance troupe in a joyous and moving performance of The New Four Seasons, by...

Theatre critic Birdboot (Dylan Shield, at left) professes his love for Lady Cynthia Muldoon (Rosie Collier) while Inspector Hound (Chris McCombe) watches on in a scene from Tom Stoppard’s The...

The treats are coming thick and fast for arts lovers in the city, with multiple visiting and local dance, theatre and music shows to enjoy.

New Zealand violinist Martin Riseley leads an ensemble of musicians and dancers in a touring performance of Max Richter’s The Seasons for Chamber Music New Zealand (CMNZ).

The sacrifices of the many people who have served their countries in times of conflict, and the suffering caused by war, were remembered at Friday’s Armistice Day service of remembrance.

Excitement is high among Dunedin’s military history community and the Dunedin RSA, as they prepare to welcome a VIP with local military connections for two special ceremonies later this month.

The restoration of the Upper Junction war memorial site has been a two-year labour of love for the Otago Military History Group and the local community.

Dunedin Symphony OrchestraAmalia Plays MendelssohnDunedin Town HallSaturday, November 5 REVIEW BY BRENDA HARWOOD A well-balanced programme, superbly performed, kept a large town hall...

A year out from a hoped-for full-scale Otepoti-Dunedin Heritage Festival, the Southern Heritage Trust will host a mini-festival over the next two weekends, to highlight the city’s extraordinary...

A very special seat and 96 donated native trees will form an "Elizabeth Regina Slope" in the Future Forest on Otago Peninsula.