Sam Henderson

A former Dunedin mayor is amplifying the importance of small stages.

It takes a cool head to keep swimming in freezing temperatures.

Dotty discs have been prompting passers-by to pause and ponder the past.

Indian heritage will soon be celebrated at a joyful community event.

An exhibition is highlighting the life of an extraordinary political leader and Kāi Tahu rakatira (chief).

A community’s wait for water is over as the tap is finally on after two decades.

An event next month will be an opportunity for a wellbeing pit stop.

Striking nurses downed tools, then picked up spades yesterday.

As cheap-chic compounds a throwaway culture, The Star reporter Sam Henderson uncovers the hidden cost of plastic fashion. 

A grassroots club has received a hefty helping hand to develop its facilities.

It is a bold scenario worthy of a hollywood director.

A Dunedin museum has landed in second place on a global list of the top 25 dinosaur museums, despite not actually housing any dinosaurs.

Contemporary design and cultural storytelling come together in a unique exhibition now open at Tūhura Otago Museum.

A local primary health organisation has criticised recent announcements about the launch of telehealth services.

A teen racer has shifted into top gear on the national stage.

A proposal to safeguard New Zealanders’ right to pay with cash has been welcomed by a national advocacy leader.

Costs for New Zealand sea lion/pakake management are likely more than $100,000 per year, the Dunedin City Council says.

Few may have been surprised by a home team win for the first test of the July series, but the match between the All Blacks and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night remained a spirited...

A low-cost programme aims to replace loneliness with lasting friendships and meaningful relationships.