Jessica Wilson

'Village hub' to connect Taieri senior community

Mosgiel residents and social services are set to create a "village hub'' to give older residents a place to get information about groups and services, and socialise.

New advocate for South Dunedin

South Dunedin’s new community development officer Michell Reddy is looking forward to talking to...

New advocate for South Dunedin

Increasing community consultation and making South Dunedin a desirable place to live is at the top of its new community development officer’s list.

Board supports name change for Desert Rd

Tomahawk Beach and Ocean Grove could soon have their community facilities consolidated. PHOTOS:...

Board supports name change for Desert Rd

The Otago Peninsula Community Board has backed a resident’s bid to have the name of Desert Rd, off Harington Point Rd, changed.

New covered arena to shelter RDA riders

The completion of Dunedin Riding for the Disabled’s canopy as part of the new covered arena has allowed the organisation to extend its disabilities programme to all year round.

First-year students volunteer in droves

Volunteering may not be the "welcome party'' first-year University of Otago students initially had in mind, but 1300 of them have signed to help Dunedin's community groups.

Living on island means children ‘grow up in nature’

Quarantine Island keeper Dries Van den Broeck says living and working on the island is a ‘‘once...

Living on island means children ‘grow up in nature’

Life as the Quarantine Island keeper is ‘‘diverse’’ and requires a range of skills, says Dries Van den Broeck, who took on the role just over a year ago.

Empowering women aim of fitness guru

Mel Kirk, of M.K. Fitness, in her studio at Wingatui Racecourse. Photo: Jessica Wilson

Empowering women aim of fitness guru

Mel Kirk is loving every minute of running her own fitness studio, two years after taking on the challenge.

It's a wild week for book bus

Wild week for book bus

While the regular book buses may be having their Christmas holidays, one special bus is heading back to work early for a "tiki tour'' of the city's summer hotspots.

Running on all cylinders - 'I feel lucky'

Two years ago, Glen Riley spent Christmas Day confined to his bed.

Ariah's heart surgery brought forward

Ariah Gillon-Smith is looking forward to Christmas, and has a long list of present requests.

Christmas Day bus route cut

The Otago Heritage Bus Society is cutting back its Christmas Day services due to a decrease in passengers.

School teeming with twins

For the past month at Elm Grove School, in Mosgiel, there have been 10 sets of twins - six identical and four fraternal.

Santa makes time to meet kids

It may be his busiest time of the year, but Santa is making time to meet Dunedin children before Christmas.

Christmas lights a labour of love

A Kenmure woman is helping to light up Barr St and wants to see more people doing the same.

Gearing up for dance concert

Rasa School of Dance members (from left) Deborah Bell, Loraine Whitwell, Carolyne Smith (all 71)...

Gearing up for dance concert

Four Dunedin women are putting in the extra miles for their end-of-year concert.

Dunedin turns out for Santa Parade

The sun's come out and so has a big crowd for Dunedin's Santa Parade.

Christmas food drive

For the past 18 years Dunedin residents have given generously to the annual Christmas can appeal and organisers are hoping for the same response this year.

Portobello pool likely to open for summer

The Portobello School pool is likely to open for the summer swimming season, after the school received funding to replace its chemical dosing system.

MAFS ring to be auctioned off for child in need

Married at First Sight participant Dave McClelland gave his wedding ring to the Finch family to...

MAFS ring to be auctioned off for child in need

A Dunedin man is hoping the final reminder of ‘‘what was not meant to be’’ can be used to help a child in need.

Men's exercise class beneficial

A Dunedin man is helping other men improve their strength and balance through weekly exercise classes.

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