Carisbrook discussion too early?
Carisbrook discussion too early?
Now that the big decisions have been made on the Otago Stadium and the construction contract signed, a wave of support for the project has been seen.
Brenda Harwood
Presentation made to RSA
Presentation made to RSA
A sense of satisfaction was palpable at the United Services Club on Anzac Day, as Dunedin RSA officials, distinguished guests, veterans, servicemen and women, families and supporters gathered to relax after a busy morning of commemoration.
Charities concerned as funding pools dry up
Charities concerned as funding pools dry up
As Dunedin's community and charity sector braces for hard times ahead, the generosity of Otago people is providing a buffer - so far, at least.
Drama classes may come back into Fortune Theatre fold
Drama classes may come back into Fortune Theatre fold
The provision of drama classes at the Fortune Theatre could come full circle under a proposed collaboration between the theatre and Interact Drama Classes.
Otago cats attract admirers
Otago cats attract admirers
Despite a last-minute move to an alternate venue, the Otago Siamese and Shorthair Pedigree Cat Club 2009 cat show attracted hundreds of visitors on Easter Saturday.
Stadium: last chance to quiz councillors
Stadium: last chance to quiz councillors
A public meeting in South Dunedin will give local residents one last chance to express their opinion on the Awatea St stadium ahead of the final decision day for city councillors, April 20.
St Patrick's Day gets green light from hospice
St Patrick's Day gets green light from hospice
Butterflies - The Hospice Shop is a vision in green as staff get into the spirit ahead of St Patrick's Day, March 17.
Botanic Garden project ‘win/win' for all
Botanic Garden project ‘win/win' for all
The successful partnership between the Malcam Trust and Dunedin Botanic Garden has been enhanced by the establishment of a new pilot project - Project Green Jobs.
Electricity fund already out of money
Electricity fund already out of money
Unprecedented demand for financial help through the Dunedin City Council-funded Electricity Consumers Fund has drained the coffers dry after less than six months.
The $167,000 fund, administered by Anglican Family Care and distributed by Dunedin welfare organisations, is not due to be replenished until after the new financial year on July 1.
Queen's High pupils join push to stub out tobacco displays in shops
Queen's High pupils join push to stub out tobacco displays in shops
The Queen's High School health committee has pledged its support for a Cancer Society campaign to lobby Members of Parliament and Health Minister Tony Ryall on the issue of tobacco displays in shops.
Dunedin North Rotary gives hospice $28,600
Dunedin North Rotary gives hospice $28,600
A strong public response to a good idea and a great cause meant December's annual trailer raffle run by the Rotary Club of Dunedin North raised a record amount for the Otago Community Hospice.
Hospice almost $360,000 better off thanks to bequest
Hospice almost $360,000 better off thanks to bequest
The care and concern shown to a dying man and his wife was amply rewarded this week when Otago Community Hospice received an extraordinary bequest of almost $360,000.
Rotary award for city's 'pen man'
Rotary award for city's 'pen man'
December has been a very good month for Dunedin's ‘‘pen man'' John Griffiths.
Can-do co-ordinator to step down
Can-do co-ordinator to step down
The sound of sirens will be heard across the city next Thursday evening, December 11, as Dunedin's emergency services, community organisations and volunteers tour the streets in the annual Community Can Appeal.
Meet Dunedin's stars for 2008
Meet Dunedin's stars for 2008
The stars were out last night, as about 150 people gathered to celebrate Dunedin's unsung heroes in an awards ceremony hosted by The Star at the Dunedin Railway Station.
TreeFund initiative receives high accolade
TreeFund initiative receives high accolade
The important environmental contribution of the Honda TreeFund in supporting the planting of 10,000 native trees in Otago during the past four years has been highlighted in Dunedin this week.
Public readings offer rare insight into plays
Public readings offer rare insight into plays
New Dunedin plays will appear on the professional stage for the first time this Sunday, in the Playmarket ‘‘Write Out Loud'' event at the Fortune Theatre studio.
Memorial for minefield disaster
Memorial for minefield disaster
Bluestone from Blackhead Quarry is a fitting material to be used in building a memorial to the 30 Dunedin and district men who were killed in the sinking of Royal Navy vessel HMS Neptune during World War 2, stonemason Ron Turner of Southern Landscapes says.
Dunedin student offered top modelling contract
Dunedin student offered top modelling contract
Opportunity is knocking for AliMcD model Stella Maxwell (18), who will leave next week to visit family and take up modelling opportunities in Europe.
Push to re-establish 'Southerner'
Push to re-establish 'Southerner'
Dunedin people are being urged to jump aboard and join the call to restore commuter train travel in the south.