Brenda Harwood

Speedcubing competitors to square up in Dunedin

Dunedin speedcubing fan Isaac Latta (14) can solve a variety of puzzles at high speed. Photo:...

Speedcubing competitors to square up in Dunedin

Fast-handed competitors will gather to pit their cubesolving skills against each other and the clock in the World Cube Association (WCA) Otago October 2019 event.

Mayoral candidates mull place of arts in city life

The essential role of the arts for society's welbeing and the challenges facing arts organisations and practitioners have been debated at the Arts and Culture in Otepoti mayoral candidates forum.

Harington Point battery site clean-up

The first steps have been taken towards restoring the historic Harington Point gun emplacements on Otago Peninsula.

Last chance on SH88 limit

Port Chalmers residents are being urged to stand up and have their say, one more time, on reducing the speed limit on State Highway 88, near Port Otago.

STV system 'really fair'

As voting papers arrive in the post during the next week, voters will need to consider not only which candidates to support, but how to cast their vote.

The Chills top bill at Vogel St Party

Dunedin rock royalty will top the bill as the Vogel St Party returns to the city's calendar next month.

Playhouse looking to play greater role

The Dunedin Repertory Society occupies a special niche in the city's arts community, providing regular opportunities for young thespians to gain performance experience.

Refugee support group celebrating 30 years

Refugee Support Group (Dunedin) members (from left) Dyna Seng, Anne Devereux and Barbara Johnston...

Refugee support group celebrating 30 years

A three-decade commitment to supporting refugees in the city will be marked next month, as the Refugee Support Group (Dunedin) celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Call for veterans to attend gathering

The Dunedin RSA is hoping to reach out to Vietnam veterans in Dunedin on the 54th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans' Day, August 18.

Relay for Life set to return in March 2020

Cancer Society Otago & Southland events and community campaigns team leader Tracey Fleet is...

Relay for Life set to return in March 2020

Giant community fundraising and remembrance event, the Cancer Society Relay for Life, is set to be held in Dunedin in late March, 2020.

$115,000 spent on freedom camping

The Dunedin City Council spent at least $115,000 on providing direct services for freedom campers in the 2018-19 season.

Volunteering sector under pressure

As people's work and family lives grow busier, putting ever increasing pressure on free time, volunteering is in crisis across New Zealand.

Helper finds role brings many benefits

Volunteering is a natural part of life for Dunedin woman Kris Bennett, who steps up weekly to help out in the Otago Community Hospice kitchen.

Tracking system for cognitively impaired

A growing number of Dunedin families with a member experiencing cognitive impairment are finding peace of mind through the Dunedin LandSAR WandaTrak system.

Deaf Lucy finds new life

Dunedin man Kyle Atkins and his much-loved, profoundly deaf, whippet-kelpie cross dog Lucy, have...

Deaf Lucy finds new life

A new start to life with a kind-hearted Dunedin man is working out brilliantly for profoundly deaf whippet-kelpie cross dog Lucy.

New manager enjoying life in new surroundings

Newly-appointed Alzheimer’s Otago manager Liz Harburg is supported by board chairman Maurice...

New manager enjoying life in new surroundings

Newly-appointed Alzheimer’s Otago manager Liz Harburg is adapting to both a new city and a new role, in her fourth month in Dunedin.

US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’

Co-founder of Gasp! Dance Inclusive mixed ability dance project Hahna Briggs. Photo: ODT file

US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’

After five years in the field of inclusive mixed-ability dance, Hahna Briggs will travel to the United States next month to train with the best.

Support for Maori Hill church petition

Community concern about the uncertain future of Highgate Presbyterian Church in Maori Hill is gaining momentum, with a recently-launched petition gathering more than 800 signatures.

Rehoming 20,000 books

Dunedin bookseller Richard West is a man on a mission - to sell or find new homes for 20,000 books.

Pupil transport habits to be re-surveyed

A bus drives past the bus hub in Great King St between Moray Pl and St Andrew St. Photo: Peter...

Pupil transport habits to be re-surveyed

The transport habits of Dunedin adolescents will be studied against the backdrop of the city’s changing infrastructure as the Beats study ramps up.

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