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Five years of food, friendship and community connection

Food, friendship, remembrance and community connection will be at the heart of Monday’s Pātaka Ora gathering at Āraiteuru Marae.

By Brenda Harwood

Choirs / Orchestras combine for captivating concert

Mahler's ResurrectionDunedin Symphony OrchestraNew Zealand Symphony OrchestraCity Choir Dunedin, guest singers, guest soloistsFriday, May 15, Dunedin Town Hall Review by Sam HendersonUnder the...

Joyous nuns lift the roof

Musical Theatre Dunedin’s production of Sister ActThursday, May 14Review by Sam Henderson. Musical Theatre Dunedin has unleashed a surge of 1970s soul with its vibrant production of Sister Act...

Midwinter carnival preparations ramp up

Excited children enjoy the lantern displays during last month's Tīramarama — Experience Orokonui...

Midwinter carnival preparations ramp up

Preparations are ramping up for the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, with just a month to go before the popular community event takes over First Church and its grounds.

Young Dunedin swimmer sets sights on strait

Jemimah McIlroy has taken on the challenge to swim to local islands including Green Island as...

Young Dunedin swimmer sets sights on strait

A Dunedin student has pledged to swim around every island in Dunedin in preparation for a gruelling open water crossing.

Striving for synchronised success

All in sync are Aquagold Artistic Swimming Club members (clockwise from top) Emma Horan, 13,...

Striving for synchronised success

Dunedin’s young artistic swimmers will focus on flawless formations as they aim for a spot on the podium this weekend.

Hardy Harvey hits 95

Hardy Harvey hits 95

Members of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club recently celebrated a milestone in the life of its oldest member.

Humour and family dynamics to the fore in relatable Hall play

Peter Hayden plays Dickie, a retired cow cocky adjusting to life in Auckland, in Roger Hall’s End...

Humour and family dynamics to the fore in relatable Hall play

The challenges of shifting to Auckland to be nearer to family are explored with wit and gentle, relatable humour in Roger Hall’s new one-man play End of Summertime.

Artsenta to host 40th anniversary symposium

Artsenta director Paul McLellan-Smith. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Artsenta to host 40th anniversary symposium

Artsenta is seeking expressions of interest for its 40th anniversary symposium on creativity and wellbeing, to be held in Ōtepoti Dunedin this October.

Showcasing skills on stage

Bathgate Park School pupils (from left) Lilly Haddow (6), Kiana Tatana (11) and Tyler Pariachi (6...

Showcasing skills on stage

A celebration of creative rangatahi in Ōtepoti Dunedin will give them the chance to bring their ideas to life on stage in a showcase of original performances and wearable art.

Contrasting worlds come together

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra principal second violin Ngaruaroha Martin holds son Hono-Dean Smiler...

Contrasting worlds come together

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra principal second violin Ngaruaroha Martin is an expert at juggling contrasting worlds — the world of music and the world of construction.

Hayden delivers wit and emotion in Hall's one-man show

Glorious Ruins presents Roger Hall’s End of SummertimeFriday, May 8 — Te Whare o RukutiaReview by Brenda Harwood The challenges of shifting to Auckland to be nearer to family are explored...

Glam rock tribute in support of good cause

Dunedin musician Dr Ian Chapman will bring back alter-ego Dr Glam for one final outing. Photo:...

Glam rock tribute in support of good cause

Local musicians are joining forces in support of a good cause in "Ziggy’s Glam Rock Extravaganza", to be staged this Friday night, from 7.30pm, at the Mayfair Theatre.

Stamps salvaged from waste foam

Enjoying stamp making are (from left) Tegan Howard, South Dunedin Community Library programmes co...

Stamps salvaged from waste foam

A lucky find in an industrial bin is enabling a community art project that is both cutting-edge and crafty.

Five years of food, friendship and community connection

Volunteers serve meals for members of the community during the lunchtime Pātaka Ora shared meal...

Five years of food, friendship and community connection

Food, friendship, remembrance and community connection will be at the heart of Monday’s Pātaka Ora gathering at Āraiteuru Marae.

Superb trio bring crotchety veterans to life in ‘Heroes’

Dunedin actors Craig Storey (left) and Campbell Thompson portray their World War 1 veteran...

Superb trio bring crotchety veterans to life in ‘Heroes’

An impressive trio of experienced local actors bring three old soldiers to life with heart and humour in Heroes, by French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom Stoppard.

Opinion: local decision-making under threat, as dark clouds gather

Opinion: local decision-making under threat, as dark clouds gather

This cooler autumn weather is something I particularly enjoy.

Joyful musical packed with heavenly harmonies

Musical Theatre Dunedin returns to the stage tonight with a feel-good musical comedy, packed with heart and heavenly harmonies.

Heart and humour shine in Mosgiel staging of Heroes

Fire Station Theatre presents Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom StoppardSaturday, May 9Review by Brenda Harwood An impressive trio of experienced local actors...

Free blood pressure checks to be offered

The Heart Foundation is offering free blood pressure checks to the public. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Free blood pressure checks to be offered

Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are unknowingly living with a silent killer.

Laundry service offers connection

Celebrating the official launch of the Orange Sky laundry pod last week at the Salvation Army...

Laundry service offers connection

The much-anticipated Orange Sky Aotearoa free laundry service is up and running, in partnership with the Salvation Army.

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