Brenda Harwood

The joy of reunion has been tinged with sadness for Dunedin’s Garchow-Lilley family, as they mourn the loss of a family member.

A Wingatui woman is warning her neighbours to be security conscious after a group of opportunistic young thieves stole from her home in broad daylight last week.

With the Dunedin Relay for Life postponed until later in the year, the ‘‘Pink Ladies’’ team is keen to hold its own virtual event to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Watching over their community, while being ‘‘eyes and ears’’ for the police is a labour of love for members of the Mosgiel/Taieri Community Patrol.

Peace activist Paul Gourlie believes there has been a cultural awakening in New Zealand since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks a year ago.

The Otago Harbour will be the backdrop for thrills and spills on the water in the Careys Bay Community Regatta Day, at Otago Anniversary weekend.

The New Zealand International Science Festival team will be ‘‘throwing out the rule book and taking the festival to new heights’’ this year.

Natalie Yule Yeoman will have a remarkable story of resilience to tell when she steps up to the microphone at the Cancer Society Relay for Life Dunedin 2020.

In a quiet workshop in Dunedin, a dramatic story of the great age of Antarctic exploration is coming to life in stained glass.

Organisers a recent rally in support of RNZ Concert were ‘‘thrilled’’ with how the event came together.

Dunedin’s vibrant steampunk community will be dressed up in ‘‘full steam’’ and out in force at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum today.

Constant use of headphones among children and young people is leading to a ‘‘silent and growing epidemic’’ of hearing loss.

A light, welcoming and family-friendly new service centre will greet Ministry of Social Development clients on Monday.

Reaching the stage in life when you are no longer able to drive does not mean your life is over.

Dunedin disability advocates will give Dunedin city and Otago regional councillors, staff and contractors a taste of the daily challenges they face during an ‘‘accessible walkabout’’ next week.

Access for vehicles to Long Beach Domain was a hot topic for residents and board members at last week’s West Harbour Community Board meeting.

The West Harbour Community Board is opposed to the recommended removal of temporary speed humps at Te Ngaru, near Aramoana.

Improvements to the Emerson St playground in Concord are set to continue, with the addition of a colourful mural to spruce up the concrete-block toilets.