Competitions a chance to push limits
Competitions a chance to push limits
When a young Claire Barton first stood on a stage to sing in a competition, she had a limited knowledge of music.
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Persuasive pupils get grant
Persuasive pupils get grant
The young people of the Saddle Hill area had a chance to shine at last week’s online Saddle Hill Community Board meeting.
Plaque to honour former mayor
Plaque to honour former mayor
A plaque dedicated to the late Dave Cull will be installed on the Otago Peninsula in the coming weeks.
Festival focusing on link with ocean
Festival focusing on link with ocean
Connecting the city with nature is at the heart of Wild Dunedin, New Zealand Festival of Nature, which runs from April 22 to 28.
Push for people to get flu shot
Push for people to get flu shot
For the past two years thoughts of vaccinations have been all about protecting against Covid-19.
When planets align: ‘fascinating run of events’ to observe
When planets align: ‘fascinating run of events’ to observe
Some planets are aligning in the coming weeks, giving early risers the chance to glimpse rare celestial phenomena.
Long Beach Domain access hot issue
Long Beach Domain access hot issue
The use of boulders to block off vehicle access to Long Beach Domain was a bone of contention at a recent West Harbour Community Board meeting.
Two-year battle to see her mum
Two-year battle to see her mum
It was a case of fourth time lucky for Dunedin woman Elza Kearns and her Queensland-based daughter Maree Kearns, who have finally been reunited.
Cathedral takes pride in service
Cathedral takes pride in service
A Queer Evening Church Service for Dunedin Pride month will focus on joy and hope, a local Christian says.
Study links sleep and eating habits
Study links sleep and eating habits
Getting a good night’s sleep could help children avoid biting into more food than they need, Dunedin researchers say.
Hunt on for German field gun burial site
Hunt on for German field gun burial site
A local military history group is hunting for three German field guns, believed to be buried under the grass of the Oval.
Quest to develop diverse talent
Quest to develop diverse talent
A quest to help members of ethnic communities develop their creativity has been a driving force for a Dunedin training organisation.
Dunedin Pride focusing on events
Dunedin Pride focusing on events
There is a renewed sense of purpose at Dunedin Pride, the local group that works to create an inclusive and affirming environment for queer/rainbow communities.
Patience key when wearing masks
Patience key when wearing masks
As cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant continue to climb, mask wearing is encouraged whenever you leave the house. But how much does non-verbal communication or body language suffer when our faces are covered?
Call to ‘Paint the Town Purple’ for charity
Call to ‘Paint the Town Purple’ for charity
The Cancer Society is inviting local businesses and organisations to help "Paint the Town Purple" as is strives to raise awareness of alternatives to the Relay for Life.
Patience key when wearing masks
Patience key when wearing masks
As cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant continue to climb, mask wearing is encouraged whenever you leave the house. But how much does non-verbal communication or body language suffer when our faces are covered?
Situation ‘brutal’ at moment, foodbanks bare
Situation ‘brutal’ at moment, foodbanks bare
An outpouring of community support before Christmas helped get Dunedin's main foodbanks through the busy holiday and back-to-school period, but now the shelves are looking increasingly bare.
School bus services top of agenda
School bus services top of agenda
The hot topic of school bus services was top of mind for Saddle Hill Community Board members when they met last week via video conference.
Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'
Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'
High hopes for a busy summer for the arts in Dunedin have been dashed with the move to the Red traffic light setting, leaving many worried for the future.
Pipe work continuing
Pipe work continuing
Saying farewell to Dunedin pipes constructed in the Victorian era continued this week.