Film festival opens with ‘Muru’
Film festival opens with ‘Muru’
The New Zealand International Film Festival opens its Dunedin programme tonight with a screening of Tearepa Kahi’s much-anticipated film Muru, about the 2007 Tuhoe raids.
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New book shares stories of life with a brain injury
New book shares stories of life with a brain injury
Dunedin woman Beverley Livingstone shares living with a brain injury and her love of community and singing in a new book released by the Brain Injury Association Otago.
‘Monster Mash’ a grand success
‘Monster Mash’ a grand success
The stage at Dunedin Town Hall was bursting at the seams on Saturday night, as experienced and emerging performers from across the region came together for joyous community concert Mozart’s Monster Mash.
Arts festival buzz begins
Arts festival buzz begins
The Dunedin Arts Festival returns to its regular spring timeslot, and will help bring the buzz of live performance back to the city, with a packed programme of music, theatre, dance, visual arts,...
Board wraps up current term
Board wraps up current term
At its final meeting last week for this three-year term, Otago Peninsula Community Board members discussed the impact of major weather events and the peninsula’s vulnerability to climate change.
Young musicians join Mozart concert
Young musicians join Mozart concert
A remarkable 26 pupils of Dunedin music teacher Ella George will perform on stage with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this Saturday night in its giant community concert Mozart’s Monster Mash.
Residencies begin at new theatre space
Residencies begin at new theatre space
A large team of actors and creatives will take up a residency at Te Whare o Rukutia theatre space next week, as work continues on The World’s First Lovers, a new work by Dunedin writer/director...
Mosgiel to host guinea pig show
Mosgiel to host guinea pig show
The cuteness factor will be through the roof as local guinea pig fans gather with their pets for the 2022 Otago Cavy Club show.
Kakapo ready to go home
Kakapo ready to go home
The last two juvenile kakapo in residence at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, Ra A2 and Erohe A1, are "more than ready" to be released to predator-free Anchor Island.
Foodbanks under increasing pressure
Foodbanks under increasing pressure
Dunedin’s major food banks are feeling the pinch, with demand at an "all time high" due to the rising cost of rent, food, and fuel, sparking concerns about a new kind of poverty in New Zealand.
Rotary Club honours former president
Rotary Club honours former president
Decades of community service by retired Rotary Dunedin member June Mills was celebrated with the awarding of a life membership at the club’s recent changeover night.
Bracing for surge in cases
Bracing for surge in cases
With up to 10 weeks of the latest wave of Covid infections ahead, amid a significant increase in cases of the highly infectious Omicron BA.5 subvariant, now's the time to be more vigilant than ever.
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
The Otago Community Trust has invested a further $600,000 in the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme, which supports Otago households to install insulation and efficient heating.
Call to stay vigilant against Covid
Call to stay vigilant against Covid
With six to 10 weeks of the latest wave of Covid-19 infections ahead of us, amid a significant increase in cases of the highly infectious Omicron BA.5 subvariant, now is the time to be more...
Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever on
Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever on
Dunedin’s Octagon will be a sea of red as local enthusiasts gather for the annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever flash mob event.
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
The Otago Community Trust has invested a further $600,000 in the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme, which supports Otago households to install insulation and efficient heating.
Comedy soiree a fun experience
Comedy soiree a fun experience
The magnificent Great Hall of Olveston Historic Home is the perfect setting for the post-funeral goings-on among the upper-crust Featherways family in Noel Coward’s one-act play Family Album.
Rotary Club honours former president
Rotary Club honours former president
Decades of community service by retired Rotary Dunedin member June Mills was celebrated with the awarding of a life membership at the club’s recent changeover night.
Aged-care facilities hit as Covid cases rise in South
Aged-care facilities hit as Covid cases rise in South
Aged-care facilities in the southern health region have been experiencing significant challenges as Covid infections rise.
Gender equality stitched into quilts
Gender equality stitched into quilts
The collective stitching efforts of dozens of local people, creating images highlighting gender inequality, will be displayed at the Dunedin Community Gallery this month.