Business thinks outside box
Business thinks outside box
A Dunedin eatery is unable to go the whole hog since reopening but a reduction in Covid-19 restrictions is helping save its bacon, one of its owner says.
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Tools up for property maintenance man
Tools up for property maintenance man
Property maintenance operator Michael Lucas is looking forward to getting back to business.
Young thieves steal from Wingatui woman
Young thieves steal from Wingatui woman
A Wingatui woman is warning her neighbours to be security conscious after a group of opportunistic young thieves stole from her home in broad daylight last week.
Group keen to hold its own virtual fundraiser
Group keen to hold its own virtual fundraiser
With the Dunedin Relay for Life postponed until later in the year, the ‘‘Pink Ladies’’ team is keen to hold its own virtual event to raise funds for the Cancer Society.
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
Peace activist Paul Gourlie believes there has been a cultural awakening in New Zealand since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks a year ago.
No freediver immune to sea danger
No freediver immune to sea danger
The children of an Otago man who drowned while freediving last year say you never know when something can go wrong.
Fundraiser for 6-year-old BMX rider
Fundraiser for 6-year-old BMX rider
The Dunedin BMX Club is hosting an event to raise money for a young rider with cancer.
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
Peace activist Paul Gourlie believes there has been a cultural awakening in New Zealand since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks a year ago.
Ethnic diversity to be celebrated
Ethnic diversity to be celebrated
Race Relations Week aims to highlight and celebrate the different multi-ethnic communities in Dunedin.
Council asked to extend hot salt water swimming season
Council asked to extend hot salt water swimming season
The Dunedin City Council should take the plunge and extend the season at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool, a swimmer says. David Murphy, of Mosgiel, launched a petition asking the council to keep...
Historic regatta day revived
Historic regatta day revived
The Otago Harbour will be the backdrop for thrills and spills on the water in the Careys Bay Community Regatta Day, at Otago Anniversary weekend.
NZ International Science Fest set for ‘new heights’
NZ International Science Fest set for ‘new heights’
The New Zealand International Science Festival team will be ‘‘throwing out the rule book and taking the festival to new heights’’ this year.
Dunedin has capacity for large-crew projects
Dunedin has capacity for large-crew projects
The filming of a movie directed by Jane Campion shows the city can host large-crew projects, the Dunedin City Council says.
Busy bagel makers open new shop in central city
Busy bagel makers open new shop in central city
A Dunedin bagel business has ‘‘taken off’’ and has now opened another shop in the city on Friday.
Former policeman’s new life and name
Former policeman’s new life and name
Following the March 15 terror attacks, Huata Arahanga decided it was time to move on from the police after 20 years and also change his name.
Former policeman’s new life and name
Former policeman’s new life and name
Following the March 15 terror attacks, Huata Arahanga decided it was time to move on from the police after 20 years and also change his name.
New ambassador for relay
New ambassador for relay
Natalie Yule Yeoman will have a remarkable story of resilience to tell when she steps up to the microphone at the Cancer Society Relay for Life Dunedin 2020.
'Silent breakfast’ speaks volumes
'Silent breakfast’ speaks volumes
The impact of a noisy world on the hearing of tens of thousands of New Zealanders was highlighted during a ‘‘Silent Breakfast’’ hosted by Hearing Support Otago.
Pensioner’s wait for cancer specialist cut
Pensioner’s wait for cancer specialist cut
A Mosgiel pensioner’s wait to see a bowel cancer specialist has been slashed to six weeks.
‘Long gone’ Pookie back in safe hands
‘Long gone’ Pookie back in safe hands
A beloved pukeko that went missing from St Kilda three months ago has been found in Mosgiel.