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The StarOctober 15

Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play

The exhaustion, fear and confusion of new motherhood are explored with heart and lots of humour by Dunedin writer-performer Marea Colombo in her deeply-personal play Letdown.
Brenda Harwood
    Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play
    Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play
    The StarOctober 15

    Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi

    Excitement is building at the Otago Youth Wellness Trust as staff prepare to host a community celebration of the trust's 30th birthday.
    Brenda Harwood
    Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi
    Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi
    The StarOctober 15

    Review: Solo show blends comedy with soul-searching

    Playwright and actor Īhaka Martyn shares the awkwardness and discomfort of exploring his bicultural identity.
    Sam Henderson
    Review: Solo show blends comedy with soul-searching
    Review: Solo show blends comedy with soul-searching
    The StarOctober 15

    Review: Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown finds humour in midlife invisibility

    For Dunedin comedian and clinical psychologist Nicola Brown, women reaching a certain stage of life inherit a strange superpower: complete invisibility.
    Sam Henderson
    Review: Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown finds humour in midlife invisibility
    Review: Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown finds humour in midlife invisibility
    The StarOctober 15

    Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show

    Poetry, music and dance collide to mesmerising effect in local show A Raptor in Dunedin — part of the TAHI Ōtepoti festival of solo performance.
    Brenda Harwood
    Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show
    Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show
    The StarOctober 14

    Solo show explores family stories

    Although he is alone on stage in his show, 'Bones', actor-playwright Julian Noel is surrounded by the presence of generations of his family.
    Brenda Harwood
    Solo show explores family stories
    Solo show explores family stories
    The StarOctober 14

    Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute

    Big thinkers from across the University of Otago and around the country are sharing knowledge through a new sustainability initiative.
    Brenda Harwood
    Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute
    Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute
    The StarOctober 14

    Local Legends: Weidi Xu

    The Star's first Local Legend recipient is Dunedin Senior Chinese Association president Weidi Xu.
    Sam Henderson
    Local Legends: Weidi Xu
    Local Legends: Weidi Xu
    The StarOctober 14

    Dragon or dinosaur? Scaly Spyro challenging children to think about genetics

    As Tūhura Otago Museum draws visitors to its Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction exhibition, youngsters have been challenged to decide if a Bearded Dragon's scaly-looking appearance means he is a present-day descendant.
    Sam Henderson
    Dragon or dinosaur? Scaly Spyro challenging children to think about genetics
    Dragon or dinosaur? Scaly Spyro challenging children to think about genetics
    The StarOctober 14

    Youth choir rejoice in music-making

    The Southern Youth Choir will celebrate a busy and successful year of music-making with a wide-ranging concert this weekend.
    Brenda Harwood
    Youth choir rejoice in music-making
    Youth choir rejoice in music-making
    The StarOctober 14

    Scarfie streets captured in photo competition

    A guided walking tour of North Dunedin’s named student houses on Friday, October 16, will explore the social history behind decades of campus living.
    Scarfie streets captured in photo competition
    Scarfie streets captured in photo competition
    The StarOctober 14

    What’s on in Dunedin

    A comprehensive roundup of local events, concerts, shows, meetings and activities for this week.
    What’s on in Dunedin
    What’s on in Dunedin
    The StarOctober 14

    Sports what’s on

    What's on in Sports - October 15 to 22
    Sports what’s on
    Sports what’s on
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