Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
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Envisaging Dunedin coastline’s future
Envisaging Dunedin coastline’s future
Understanding what matters most to Dunedin people when it comes to the city’s nearest coastline - the popular beaches from St Clair to St Kilda - is at the heart of planning for its future management.
Riverside stroll perfect for a sunny summer day
Riverside stroll perfect for a sunny summer day
The long, warm days of summer give us more opportunity to enjoy some exercise in the great outdoors. Star reporter Jessica Wilson enjoys the Outram Glen to Lee Stream walk.
Cat Rescue’s new intake centre busy
Cat Rescue’s new intake centre busy
A newly established intake centre for rescued cats is helping Cat Rescue Dunedin to put its best foot forward.
Five from five for young athlete
Five from five for young athlete
Aiming to win every athletics event you enter might seem ambitious for some.
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
Fish die-off investigated
Fish die-off investigated
An investigation has been launched after hundreds of eels and trout "perished" in the lower Silverstream on the Taieri due to the impact of flooding earlier this month, the Otago Fish & Game...
Rare catch for young angler
Rare catch for young angler
Dunedin is living up to its name of "Salmon City", making fishers hopeful this season will buck a trend of declining numbers of the prized species.
Changes may increase home builds
Changes may increase home builds
The next round of Dunedin City Council rates notices will include information about proposed planning changes that will pave the way for 2500 homes to be built across the city.
Teachers brave weather at workshop
Teachers brave weather at workshop
Secondary school science teachers became pupils for a three-day workshop this week.
Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’
Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’
Port Chalmers and West Harbour residents can start the year with a clean-up, with a little help from the West Harbour Community Board and Port Chalmers Lions.
Vets sound warning about canine cough wave
Vets sound warning about canine cough wave in city
An outbreak of a "highly contagious" dog disease is spreading "like wildfire” across Dunedin, a vet staff member says.
Orchestra optimistic for new year
Orchestra optimistic for new year
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will rip into the new year in optimistic fashion next month, with a concert titled "Celebrating 2021".
Wildlife hospital marks three years
Wildlife hospital marks three years
Three years since the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital was founded, the vital role of the organisation in helping to save threatened species is clearer than ever.
Hotel invests in quest for 5 stars
Hotel invests in quest for 5 stars
Dunedin’s oldest hotel continues to get a $10 million face-lift in a bid to get a 5-star rating as hotel room occupancy rates fall across the nation.
Rugg snares Canty cap - 16 years after debut
Rugg snares Canty cap - 16 years after debut
Short of promotion to the Black Caps, celebrating a title or playing a match-winning hand, receiving a provincial cap can be a career highlight for a first class cricketer.
House prices soar in Akaroa - one sale $1m over RV
House prices soar in Akaroa - one sale $1m over RV
Akaroa's housing market is on fire post-lockdown, with a property selling for $1m above its rateable value illustrating a nationwide real estate bonanza.
Beloved guide dog forced into early retirement
Beloved guide dog forced into early retirement
As far as guide dogs go, Jessie J had a few issues from the start.
In the groove
In the groove
Rasa School of Dance dancers entertain shoppers at the Meridian organised by Random Acts of Art, an initiative created to enhance connection, kindness and hope.
New Mosgiel pool expected to be ready in 2022
New Mosgiel pool expected to be ready in 2022
A new pool in Mosgiel will open nearly a decade after a community trust first floated the idea to the Dunedin City Council.