Simon Henderson

Science Expo window into research

Exploring a giant inflatable brain are (clockwise from left) Xavier Roach (4), Abbie Roach (8),...

Science Expo window into research

As part of the International Science Festival, the university of Otago Science Expo was held last week. Reporter Simon Henderson went along to the University of Otago Business School foyer...

Phasing out plastic will help marine life

Dr Bridie Allan, of the University of Otago marine science department says rivers are one of the...

Phasing out plastic will help marine life

Problem plastics are being phased out next year but micro-plastics are still a jagged little pill for marine life to swallow.

Hope held open day will boost numbers

Members of Phoenix Synchro Southland, of Invercargill, (clockwise from front left) Lily McDowall,...

Hope held open day will boost numbers

Synchronised swimming is a sport with a glittering history, but is facing challenging times as club membership is sinking.

Keeping generations of children safe in the water

Dunedin Swimming Club president Kevin Phillips and his two grandchildren (from left) Zoe (5) and...

Keeping generations of children safe in the water

In a nation surrounded by water, plenty of us enjoy a splash in nature as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Clean thinking behind ReWash service

Res. Awesome kaiwhakahaere(director) Fiona Clements (left)holds single-use cups while director...

Clean thinking behind ReWash service

Clutching plastic cutlery and a plastic-coated paper plate could soon be consigned to the dustbin of history.

Cereal ‘milk’ from waste grain

Malted Gold founder Ethan Bowmar shows packaging prototypes of his barley and oat milk product...

Cereal ‘milk’ from waste grain

Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme highlights Otago Uni and Polytech students creating innovative business ideas. This week, how the leftovers from beer production can be turned from waste into a new sustainable product.

Dunedin's history, horror woven in drama

Dark Dunedin actors (from left) Allison Horsley, Brian Kilkelly and Kate Schrader share stories...

Dunedin's history, horror woven in drama

It's a tale of hidden lies and twilight prowls, of secret purpose and the madness of the mind.

Athletes guiding pupils

Sara Cohen School teacher’s aides (back from left) Willie Tufui, Bruce Kauika-Peterson, Holly...

Athletes guiding pupils

Pupils at Dunedin's Sara Cohen School are being guided by some of the most gifted athletes in the country.

Art space a respite from pressures

Kelly New, of South Dunedin, shows a mosaic she created from broken teapots and saucers at...

Art space a respite from pressures

A Dunedin organisation has for 35 years helped people find peace in creativity.

Glossy black paint ‘a total surprise’

Dark secret revealed . . . Reuben Kinghorn, of Concord, says his 1947 Ford Club Coupe Super...

Glossy black paint ‘a total surprise’

When Reuben Kinghorn took possession of his classic Ford about two and a-half years ago, he discovered a dark secret. His 1947 Ford Club Coupe Super Deluxe, which was imported from California...

Worm farm collective app-based

Worm firm . . . Squirm founder Cameron Brewitt is developing a communitybased app to encourage...

Worm farm collective app-based

Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme highlights University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students who are creating innovative business ideas. This week in the series reporter...

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

The spirit of nature glowed from within as the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival entertained onlookers in the Octagon last Saturday.

Fundraising performances adding polish

Some members of the Logan Park Jazz Band tune up for a trip north to take part in the Southern...

Fundraising performances adding polish

Fundraising by turning brass into gold — gold coins that is — are members of the Logan Park Jazz Band.

Ancient saga

Ancient saga

Sharing a story from her childhood in Delhi at multilingual storytelling festival Around the World in 80 Tales is Ambika Kohli, of Dunedin. Her story is called Arjun and the Bird's Eye, a tale from...

Track gets backing

Showing a model of the proposed track for the Portobello Domain are Portobello School pupils ...

Track gets backing

A proposed pump track for the Portobello Domain is a step closer, thanks to the Otago Peninsula Community Board.

Plaque to honour Cull

Plaque to honour Cull

The contribution of former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull to Portobello will be recognised with a commemorative plaque.

School sustainably in style

Kavanagh College pupil Hailey Xavier (17) has been helping pupils showcase sustainable style for...

School sustainably in style

The benefits of giving clothing a second chance were highlighted last week at Kavanagh College.

Rainbow community shares insights

University of Otago students (from left) Meredith Harrison (20), Charlie McLaren (21) and Percy...

Rainbow community shares insights

Bullying and bathrooms were some of the topics explored during a rainbow panel discussion at St Hilda's Collegiate School last week.

Club returning to Montecillo

Luke Bremner is looking for players to help relaunch the Montecillo Cricket Club.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Club returning to Montecillo

A Dunedin man is re-energising Saturday cricket at the Montecillo Sports Ground.

Sisters kept busy at skating champs

Sisters Hannah Sime (18, left) and Rebekah Sime (14) had a busy weekend on the ice at the Dunedin...

Sisters kept busy at skating champs

Ice champions from across the country gathered in St Kilda for the Dunedin Ice Skating Club championships last weekend.

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