Jessica Wilson

More than a decade of conservation work has resulted in a North Canterbury farmer establishing...

Festival co-ordinator no stranger to events role

Dunedin Fringe Festival’s new volunteer co-ordinator loves the ‘‘hustle and bustle’’ of festivals.

Mosgiel off-ramp safety improved

Changes to a Southern Motorway off-ramp leading into Mosgiel will improve visibility for road users.

Injury leads to new passion

After recovering from an injury which left her in a knee brace for two months, 13-year-old Abi Gibson has successfully swapped her swimming togs for a taekwondo gi.

Long way from the North Pole...

Debra Miles, of Papanui Inlet Rd, kneels in an igloo she made out of milk containers, with husband Wayne.

Christmas can appeal ‘huge success’

Three Dunedin foodbanks have been given about 300 boxes of food each after the annual can collection.

Resigning from town belt role

After two years in the role, Town Belt Kaitiaki education co-ordinator Claudia Babirat has stood down to spend more time with her family.

Free dental clinic produces ‘smiles’

A University of Otago dental student is changing lives by offering patients free dental care.

Anti-5G group concerned

An anti-5G group is hoping to ‘‘pause’’ a roll-out in Dunedin.

Trust building climate-safe house

Building a ‘‘climate-safe’’ house and creating local climate solutions are the top priorities for Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust.

Call to fast-track sleeper work

Plans to install more concrete sleepers in Cemetery Rd need to be moved forward to avoid ‘‘taking a gamble with children’s lives’’, a Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board member says.

Waikouaiti 'rapt' over funding grant

Employing a youth facilitator is the key objective for Progress of Waikouaiti Area after receiving money from the Dunedin City Council.

Aim to 'hit ground running'

After a semester in the role already, the Otago Polytechnic Students' Association president hopes to "hit the ground running'' in 2020.

Lofty plans for expedition scholarship winner

A University of Otago student will spend the summer tramping from peak to peak.

I have loved my year here: student leader

OUSA outgoing president James Heath is feeling bittersweet about leaving his role. The Star reporter Jessica Wilson sat down with him to reflect on his proudest and most challenging moments.