Brenda Harwood

The wish to help children overcome the fear of public speaking was the inspiration for a new children’s book by a Dunedin-based author and illustrator team.

The proliferation of freedom camping spots at roadside lay-bys and reserves at Brighton and Taieri Mouth is straining the tolerance of the local community.

The abrupt appearance of a row of boulders at Long Beach Domain, blocking vehicle access to a popular grassed area, has upset local residents.

Organisers of the giant annual Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner at Dunedin Town Hall will open their hearts to people from across the city, including Mosgiel residents.

A recent accident and a spate of ‘‘near misses’’ have prompted local horse riders to call for drivers to take more care when passing horses on country roads around Dunedin.

Dunedin’s theatre community will celebrate the year’s achievements and most exciting moments at Monday’s 10th annual Dunedin Theatre Awards.

Musical director Richard Madden will miss the camaraderie and sheer love of singing of the Royal Dunedin Male Choir when he steps down after Monday’s concert.

Prominent city landmark the Highgate Presbyterian Church has been saved from demolition — for now.

The spectacular Christmas tree in the Regent Theatre foyer has special significance this year.

Dunedin twins Elijah and Isaiah Hakai (5) are busy, clever and very keen to get out and explore.

With concern growing among health organisations about the potential harmful effects of vaping, the Cancer Society is calling for feedback from the community on the issue.

As families across New Zealand mark the end of the school year and begin preparations for sending their young adults to university, health experts are urging them to consider an extra health...

Clumsiness, tripping and fatigue were the first signs that all was not well for Paul Dennehy.

Dunedin climate activist Rosemary Penwarden is deeply committed to fighting climate change, so much so that she has made the decision to avoid travelling by aircraft.

The extraordinary work of Dunedin dancer and choreographer Shona Dunlop MacTavish is being resurrected in her memory.

The voices of Tangata Whenua and Pasifika artists are being raised in protest across New Zealand, as a response to the Tuia Encounters 250 commemorations.

The Department of Conservation has moved to block illegally-formed vehicle tracks in the Westwood-Brighton area.

The call has gone out for singers to come together and form a community choir for the Green Island "Festival of Carols'' in December.

Dunedin people looking for work, keen to upskill, or wanting a change will find plenty of opportunities at the Ministry of Social Development Pop Up Job Shop.