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The StarSeptember 9

Palmerston youth set for future pathways at career expo

East Otago High School is running a career expo on Thursday, September 24, from 12.45pm to 3pm.
Sam Henderson
Palmerston youth set for future pathways at career expo
Palmerston youth set for future pathways at career expo
The StarSeptember 9

Dunedin writers encouraged to enter the Robert Burns poetry competition

Dunedin writers can now submit their poetry on the theme of land, people and belonging to the 2026 Robert Burns International Poetry Competition.
Dunedin writers encouraged to enter the Robert Burns poetry competition
Dunedin writers encouraged to enter the Robert Burns poetry competition
The StarSeptember 9

Thirteen Otago youth with physical impairments prepare to shine at Halberg Games South

More than 80 young people with physical impairments will gather in Christchurch for the third edition of the Halberg Games South on October 3 and 4.
Thirteen Otago youth with physical impairments prepare to shine at Halberg Games South
Thirteen Otago youth with physical impairments prepare to shine at Halberg Games South
The StarSeptember 9

Thousands gather for Otago Polyfest

Culture and connection rang out as about 9000 tamariki from 40 schools took part in the 33rd annual Otago Polyfest.
Thousands gather for Otago Polyfest
Thousands gather for Otago Polyfest
The StarSeptember 9

Lord Krishna's birthday marked

Song and dance came together as many gathered to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna at the recent Shri Krishna Janmashtami festival last Friday. September 4.
Lord Krishna's birthday marked
Lord Krishna's birthday marked
The StarSeptember 9

Dunedin's dynamic wordsmiths are drawing diverse new voices to a free arts festival

The New Zealand Young Writers Festival is returning in October with eight free events aimed at creators aged 18 to 35.
Dunedin's dynamic wordsmiths are drawing diverse new voices to a free arts festival
Dunedin's dynamic wordsmiths are drawing diverse new voices to a free arts festival
The StarSeptember 5

Young Dunedin footballer secures Manchester trial

Seven-year-old Nese Su’a recently impressed international football talent spotters at an Australian event and has been invited to play in the United Kingdom in October.
Sam Henderson
Young Dunedin footballer secures Manchester trial
Young Dunedin footballer secures Manchester trial
The StarSeptember 4

Cancer Society keen for more volunteer drivers

Dunedin men Murray Cooper and Graeme Andrews enjoy driving and are always up for a good chat.
Brenda Harwood
Cancer Society keen for more volunteer drivers
Cancer Society keen for more volunteer drivers
The StarSeptember 4

Exhibition showcases stunning night-sky images

The Otago Art Society galleries are filled with an extraordinary array of stunning night-sky images in the Rangi Takō Winterstellar Exhibition.
Brenda Harwood
Exhibition showcases stunning night-sky images
Exhibition showcases stunning night-sky images