Fundraiser for 6-year-old BMX rider
The Dunedin BMX Club is hosting an event to raise money for a young rider with cancer.
Jessica Wilson
Ethnic diversity to be celebrated
Ethnic diversity to be celebrated
Race Relations Week aims to highlight and celebrate the different multi-ethnic communities in Dunedin.
‘Long gone’ Pookie back in safe hands
‘Long gone’ Pookie back in safe hands
A beloved pukeko that went missing from St Kilda three months ago has been found in Mosgiel.
Elmgrove School sets up new community pantry
Elmgrove School sets up new community pantry
Elmgrove School has started a new project to cut down on food waste and give back to the community.
Warning issued for dumping waste in suburban street
Warning issued for dumping waste in suburban street
The Dunedin City Council has issued a warning to a sewage disposal company for dumping waste in a suburban Mosgiel street.
Rider to represent NZ in Scotland
Rider to represent NZ in Scotland
A horse rider is expecting ‘‘tough competition’’ when she represents New Zealand in Scotland later this year.
Recognition of 50 years as firefighter
Recognition of 50 years as firefighter
A Brighton firefighter has been recognised for 50 years of service.
Residents seek end to through traffic
Shortcut Rd residents seek end to through traffic
Using Shortcut Rd may save motorists some time, but residents want it split into two due to ‘‘grave concerns’’ about pedestrian safety.
Otago coach extends to Australian Open
Otago coach extends to Australian Open
A weightlifting coach is set to make his mark across the ditch.
Speeding drivers 'asking for trouble'
Speeding drivers 'asking for trouble'
A Waitati resident wants motorists to slow down in Doctors Point Rd as data shows more than half exceed the speed limit at a certain point.
Three of a kind and a pair back to school
Three of a kind and a pair back to school
St Joseph's Cathedral School pupils (front from left) twins Ben and Liam Davis and (back from left) triplets Dylan, Matthew and Brayden Arlidge are in the same class this year.
Baby stars in top shot
Baby stars in top shot
A smiley baby and ‘‘spectacular’’ backdrop were the inspiration behind The Star’s Family Holiday Photo Competition’s winning snap.
Bus usage up since hub opens
Bus usage up since hub opens
Bus usage has increased slightly since the Great King St hub opened in March last year.
Maps make exploring Town Belt easier
Maps make exploring Town Belt easier
Exploring the Dunedin Town Belt has been made easier after the release of interactive maps.
Migrant volunteer workshops on
Migrant volunteer workshops on
Volunteering Otago is hosting two workshops aimed at breaking down barriers for migrants.
Festival co-ordinator no stranger to events role
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
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
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...
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’
Christmas can appeal ‘huge success’
Three Dunedin foodbanks have been given about 300 boxes of food each after the annual can collection.