Characters collide in play
Characters collide in play
Favourite fictional characters — including some from Star Wars, Dr Who, Scooby Doo and Moana — will come together in Fairfield School’s production at the end of the month.
Jessica Wilson
Tale of two cities for young water polo rep
Tale of two cities for young water polo rep
A Columba College pupil has been splitting her time between Dunedin and Christchurch to play the sport she loves.
Rest-home residents enjoy trip
Rest-home residents enjoy trip
Glendale Retirement Home is proving that life does not stop when you live in a rest-home.
Dunedin darts player to represent NZ
Dunedin darts player to represent NZ
A Dunedin darts player is the sole Otago representative to be selected in a national team. Nick Kohey, of the Dunedin Metropolitan club, was named in the New Zealand youth darts team, which will compete in Australia in October.
Not bad for just a 'party trick'
'Party trick' lands student place in NZ team
While he may not compete much anymore, a University of Otago student's "party trick'' has landed him a spot in national team, the Black Stacks.
Shoppers support plastic-free moves
Shoppers support plastic-free moves
Dunedin supermarkets are pledging to be plastic bag-free by the end of the year — and their customers are already following suit.
Locations for more recycling hubs sought
Locations for more recycling hubs sought
The Dunedin City Council is on the hunt for suitable space for new recycling hubs following the ‘‘overwhelming’’ success of the first two.
Mixed feelings over bus hub
Mixed feelings over bus hub
Businesses in Great King St are concerned about losing car parking when the Otago Regional Council’s bus hub is built, but many feel the hub will bring more foot traffic to the area.
Music gig for Mosgiel youths
Music gig for Mosgiel youths
A Mosgiel teenager is filling a void in the local music scene.
New owners for op shop following gift
New owners for op shop following gift
Shop on Taieri is under new ownership. The shop, in Gordon Rd, was ‘‘gifted’’ to the Saddle Hill Foundation Trust by Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) on July 2.
Youth programmes receive $20K boost
Youth programmes receive $20K boost
The Saddle Hill Foundation Trust has been given a $20,000 boost, which will keep its youth programmes running.
Rest-home residents off on Fiji cruise
Rest-home residents off on Fiji cruise
Glendale Retirement Home residents and staff are escaping Dunedin winter and setting sail to Fiji.
School drug support examined
School drug support examined
While most pupils are exposed to drugs and alcohol outside school, it is important for schools to be equipped to deal with issues that may arise from them, a national youth services adviser says.
Ready to nip crime in the bud — or arm
Ready to nip crime in the bud — or arm
Dunedin Police’s newest recruit has a nose for catching offenders.
Two years of YES opportunities
Two years of YES opportunities
Two years of Youth Employment Success (YES) was celebrated on Tuesday night at an event attended by more than 100 YES youth friendly employers and supporters.
'Happiest girl in the world'
'Happiest girl in the world'
A simple wish has made one 8-year-old the "most happiest girl in the world''.
ORC approves Peninsula bus changes
ORC approves Peninsula bus changes
Otago Peninsula bus advocates are "delighted'' Otago Regional Councillors have voted in favour of making their suggested changes to the bus service.
Logan Park's success noted in ERO report
LPHS success noted in ERO report
A Dunedin high school is one of 12 in the country chosen to be part of an Education Review Office report.
Octacan aiming for 18,000 cans
Octacan aiming for 18,000 cans
The shelves at Presbyterian Support Otago are empty and ready to be filled.
Writer shares skills with pupils
Writer shares skills with pupils
A Mosgiel author has shared her tips with young aspiring writers.