‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon
‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon
The "soap factory Cadillac" used to be a familiar sight on the streets of Christchurch.
Sam Henderson
Eye on the cow to solve lameness
Eye on the cow to solve lameness
From science fiction to science fact, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everyday tasks. Using the ability to crunch vast amounts of data, computer-driven machine learning can fuel new innovations that improve business efficiency. This week in a series for The Star, reporter Simon Henderson uncovers how AI is helping dairy farmers keep their cows hale and hearty.
Protection in mind
Protection in mind
Port Chalmers parents Jonny and Kristina Goldsmith are happy to be able to have their youngest daughter Isabella (9) vaccinated against Covid-19.
Volunteer work inspired by father
Volunteer work inspired by father
It has been more than 40 years since Dunedin man John Dennison first began supporting the Heart Foundation.
Using AI to help treat depression
Using AI to help treat depression
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming commonplace across a wide range of sectors - from major industries such as agriculture and manufacturing, to health and entertainment. The Star finds out how it's being utilised in Dunedin.
Appointment irks disabled community
Appointment irks disabled community
"Nothing about us, without us" was the promise when the establishment of the new Ministry for Disabled People was announced. But members of the disabled community are frustrated by one of the first major appointments, of someone who does not identify as disabled. Simon Henderson reports.
A glimpse into NZ’s maritime history
A glimpse into NZ’s maritime history
A rediscovered 19th-century clinker boat offers a glimpse into colonial boat building in New Zealand.
Covid call centre for Brockville
Covid call centre for Brockville
Ngai Tahu-owned low-cost health centre Te Kaika is set to boost its presence in Brockville.
Information on photo sought
Information on photo sought
It could be a young girl dressed as Father Christmas or it could simply be a little girl with an expensive coat.
Awards acknowledge winning attitudes
Awards acknowledge winning attitudes
Carlos Biggemann and Lee Hart are celebrating winning at the 2021 Attitude Awards.
Change to identity law lauded
Change to identity law lauded
The passing of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationship Registration Bill is a great step forward for New Zealand, a Central Otago woman says.
Community market finds a new home
Community market finds a new home
Members of the Blueskin Community Market are elated to have secured a new location at the Waitati Hall car park in Harvey St.
Budding songwriter will ‘keep dreaming’ after win
Budding songwriter will ‘keep dreaming’ after win
Otago Girls’ High School year 9 pupil Anna Feillet is celebrating after winning first place in the New Zealand Ukulele Trust’s 2021 Uke Can Do It competition.
All aboard the Christmas Day bus
All aboard the Christmas Day bus
Bumping elbows to seal a deal to run heritage buses on Christmas Day are Otago Regional Council public transport team leader Julian Phillips (left) and Otago Heritage Bus Society member Peter Dowden.
Research to explore role of hormone in pregnancy
Research to explore role of hormone in pregnancy
Mothers feel the heat, but also feel the reward of being pregnant.
Pyjama party among prehistoric predators
Pyjama party among prehistoric predators
It was a nautical night of pirates and prehistoric predators at the Otago Museum’s Pyjamarama.
School, church build on foundations
School, church build on foundations
A parade of pupils in Port Chalmers recently was a reminder of the value of good foundations.
Final hurdle for identity Bill, but issues remain
Final hurdle for identity Bill, but issues remain
It is crunch time for self-identity as the third reading of the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill is due to be debated and voted on today in Parliament.
Return of Christmas lights bus tour welcomed
Return of Christmas lights bus tour welcomed
Seeing the sights of Dunedin’s Christmas lights from a restored bus has become a favourite annual event for the Otago Heritage Bus Society.
All kitted out
All kitted out
Dunedin siblings (from left) Lara (11), Ben (5) and Tommy (8) Cadman are all ready for Christmas fun thanks to free decoration-making kits for children provided by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.