The Morning Star flag of the Republic of West Papua is raised by (from left) Dunedin city councillor Marie Laufiso, Dr Kerri Cleaver and Barbara Frame in the Octagon on Monday

Members of the Mosgiel Scouts join the Mosgiel Community Patrol during Monday night’s Emergency Services Christmas Foodbank Can Appeal.

Fostering a sense of belonging is newly appointed Taieri Network community connector Jean Bonner.

As International Volunteer Day takes place tomorrow, The Star reporter Sam Henderson speaks to a boy who turned good intentions into action in his neighbourhood.

Christmas cheer will come early as hundreds of shoppers flock to a favourite community market.

When NZ Post informed the Caversham community that their post shop was one of nine Otago outlets earmarked for closure, locals were told the decision was about "commercial sustainability".

George St was packed with people, many dressed in festive outfits, for the annual Dunedin Santa Parade on Sunday.

Festive music and dance extravaganza The Greatest Christmas Show brings family fun to Dunedin’s Regent Theatre tonight.

The Otago Rally is once again offering two young driver scholarships for the 2026 event, sponsored by Central Machine Hire.