Jessica Wilson

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.

Coastal Classic events contested

An outdoors adventure initially thought to be a "one-off'' is set to return for its 15th year.

Dunedinite hopes to nail NZ roofing title

Roofer Nathan Leslie is one of seven finalists nationwide for the roofer of the year award. PHOTO...

Dunedinite hopes to nail NZ roofing title

A Dunedin roofer is up for a national award.

Familiar face ready for Coast board seat

Familiar face ready for Coast board seat

After taking a break, a two-term Waikouaiti Coast Community Board member is making a return.

Festival of Ageing expo on next month

A village hub in Mosgiel is opening its doors for an expo next month.

Board members determined to see improvements

A community board member returning after a three-year gap wants to ensure Mosgiel gets its "fair share of the pie''.

Taieri wrestlers at nationals

Taieri wrestlers are gearing up to compete in the "big dance''.

Greater safety, enabling executive among aims

Making North Dunedin a safer place and empowering the executive are two of the goals of the Otago University Students' Association's president-elect.

University whanau in mourning after student death

The University of Otago clocktower. Photo: ODT files

University whanau in mourning after student death

The University of Otago community is mourning the death of second-year student Sophia Crestani.

Call for greater visibility of school crossing

Parents Kimberly Smith and Tania Henwood want the crossing outside George Street Normal School...

Call for greater visibility of school crossing

Dunedin parents are calling on the Dunedin City Council to take urgent action to improve the visibility of a pedestrian crossing after a child was hit by a car.