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Physio pool sorely missed

Broken down and bone dry, Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool lies hollow and empty behind locked doors. It has been a year since the pool had to close on May 20, 2021 when the heating unit broke down....

By Simon Henderson

Podcast a global network

A new programme and podcast on OAR FM is bringing together rural and remote healthcare communities from around the globe.

Chilli eater keeps his cool to win spot in final

Stefan Johnson, of Dunedin, stays cool while eating hot peppers, winning the Dunedin round of the...

Chilli eater keeps his cool to win spot in final

It takes a cool customer to hang on to your guts and not hurl while eating increasingly hot chillies.

Partner, services help end woman’s 15-year habit

Mother of four Jeanette Tumohe (right) credits the support of her partner Rob Aramoana (left) and...

Partner, services help end woman’s 15-year habit

Mother of four Jeanette Tumohe is enjoying family life even more after quitting smoking last year.

Supporting smokers to quit

It takes a team effort to support a person to quit smoking.

Hospice makes urgent appeal for more funds

Otago Community Hospice chief executive Ginny Green is calling for urgent community support....

Hospice makes urgent appeal for more funds

A grim funding situation, rising costs, and high demand for services mean tough times for the Otago Community Hospice.

Physio pool sorely missed

Discussing the state of Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool are (from left) Feldspar director Joff Riley...

Physio pool sorely missed

Broken down and bone dry, Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool lies hollow and empty behind locked doors. It has been a year since the pool had to close on May 20, 2021 when the heating unit broke down....

Pirate radio

Pirate radio

Children’s radio host Captain Cornflakes talks to his newly appointed "news girl" Emery Goodwin (7), during his early morning radio show Space Station Kiwi on Radio Dunedin.

Mower who goes extra yard

Ace cutter Dave Mclean cuts a swathe through long grass in preparation for the Leith Cross...

Mower who goes extra yard

Sometimes it is the people behind the scenes who clear the way for sporting success. Reporter Simon Henderson talks to local identity Dave Mclean, who knows how to make a clean sweep for cross...

Touring performers to weave together stories

Touring chamber group Tararua bring Maori and Pakeha traditions together in their show ‘‘Bird...

Touring performers to weave together stories

Māori rock art and ancient stories are the inspiration for touring multimedia performance group Tararua, touring this month with Chamber Music New Zealand.

Unique looks from nature

Dunedin artist and academic Kirsten Koch is exploring how to create natural dyes from plant...

Unique looks from nature

A Dunedin artist is experimenting with ways to capture the colours of nature on handcrafted clothing. Kirsten Koch uses a process called botanical dying which involves placing organic material...

Building industry will need thousands

Building industry will need thousands

A massive building boom in Dunedin will need thousands of people in the construction industry as the new Dunedin Hospital project gains momentum.

Black ice, sunstrike approaching

PHOTOS: ODT files. Click to view full picture.

Black ice, sunstrike approaching

"As we get close to the winter months it is a reminder to be more careful on the roads," writes Snr Sgt Anthony Bond, of Dunedin police.

Budget announced today

Budget announced today

Taieri MP Ingrid Leary looks forward to today's Budget.

Support for young children critical

"Probably nothing in life is as important as being loved and cared for as a child," writes Methodist Mission Southern director Laura Black.

Youth space to host bands on closing night

Young local musicians Lochie Ing-Aram and Dan O’Brien perform during last week’s open mic session...

Youth space to host bands on closing night

The two-week Ōtepoti Youth Space pop-up has been popular, with the city’s young people turning out for workshops, poetry, music and an art exhibition.

Read all about it — for just $1

Regent Theatre book sale volunteers (from left) Vicki Lang, Sue Hardy, Penny Smith, and Jude...

Read all about it — for just $1

Fresh from the success of its recent 10-day book sale, the Regent Theatre is "clearing the decks" with the Giant $1 Book Sale this weekend.

Weekend bus service to begin

The Palmerston bus at stop H at the Dunedin bus hub last week. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

Weekend bus service to begin

Residents in Waitati, Karitane,and Waikouaiti will have more transport options as a weekend bus service starts on May 28.

Jazz concert to feature guitarist

Guitarist Albert Baeumer will perform as soloist with Dunedin Youth Jazz Orchestra at Dunedin...

Jazz concert to feature guitarist

Local guitarist Albert Baeumer will be featured artist at Dunedin Jazz Club this weekend, performing as lead soloist with Dunedin Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Classic mystery on show

The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the author’s most popular play, which will be staged...

Classic whodunnit on stage

Exercise the little grey brain cells with the Queen of Crime’s most well-known play, and work out ‘‘whodunnit’’ before the murderer is revealed.

Foundry art

Artist Kate Springford, of Waitati, inspects her sculpture at an exhibition at Pea Sea Art in Port Chalmers on Saturday.

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