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Quest to raise awareness

A recent spate of deeply concerning attacks on red-billed gulls/tarāpunga by humans has prompted the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital to launch a citizen science project.

By Brenda Harwood

Local production 'weird and wonderful'.

Sarah and Blaise Barham in 'All Heroes'. PHOTO: JORDAN WINCHMAN

Local production 'weird and wonderful'.

'All Heroes' an intriguing mix of strange, amusing and thought provoking theatre.

Contorted cabaret 'hugely entertaining'

Skylark: A Contorted Cabaret, was a 'spectacular and entertaining' show. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Contorted cabaret 'hugely entertaining'

Skylark an entertaining and enjoyable production

Induction celebrated

Local churches celebrated joining the world-wide Community of the Cross of Nails network, dedicating themselves to international peace and reconciliation in two special services on Sunday.

Quest to raise awareness

A recent spate of deeply concerning attacks on red-billed gulls/tarāpunga by humans has prompted the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital to launch a citizen science project.

Fringe Festival wraps up with delightful, spectacular shows

Costume maker Charmian Smith, Mezzo-soprano Claire Barton and director James Adams at a fitting...

Fringe Festival wraps up with delightful, spectacular shows

The Dunedin Fringe Festival has come to an end, after a strong showing across 10 days and dozens of local venues.

Upcycled attire in show ‘incredible’

Presbyterian Support Otago Shop on Carroll co-manager Cristin Waite is thrilled with the...

Upcycled attire in show ‘incredible’

Presbyterian Support Otago’s Shop on Carroll is putting its best foot forward during iD Fashion Week, sharing an array of exciting local designs in its "Runway Revival 2025: Wear to Care Fundraiser Fashion Show".

Fabulous fabric focus of fundraising events

Stitch Kitchen co-founder and operations manager Fiona Jenkin is looking forward to hosting two...

Fabulous fabric focus of fundraising events

Fabulous fabric will be the focus of two fundraising events hosted by Dunedin charity and community sewing space Stitch Kitchen during iD Dunedin Fashion Week.

Award-winning show home for fest

Dunedin Arts Festival show Potaka Nautilus & Pepe combines live taonga pūoro (traditional...

Award-winning show home for fest

Internationally award-winning show Pōtaka Nautilus & Pepe returns home with a hybrid fusion of dance, music, theatre and cinematic artistry for the Dunedin Arts Festival.

Guitarist goes classical

Braden Southee, of Dunedin, aims to captivate audiences with his performance during the Dunedin...

Guitarist goes classical

A local musician has embarked on a personal journey from classic rock to classical guitar.

Four-concert chamber music series begins

Four-concert chamber music series begins

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will take audiences on a journey through elegant, witty and daring chamber music in its four-concert DSO at Six series at Hanover Hall during the Dunedin Arts Festival.

Opinion: S. Dunedin Futures nationally important

An aerial view of South Dunedin. Photo: ODT files

Opinion: S. Dunedin Futures nationally important

The highly anticipated latest iteration of the South Dunedin Futures Project re-emerged last week after a seemingly long gestation period.

Plan feedback sought

Plan feedback sought

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is asking people to share their views on public transport priorities for the next 10 years during consultation on the draft Otago Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP),...

Grand finale for Pride

There are only a few days left for Dunedin Pride Month, but it is set to wrap up with a star-studded event.

Vintage vehicle voyage

Vintage vehicle voyage

A fleet of vintage vehicles took to the country at the weekend during the first Southern Backroad Adventure.

Honoured to help celebrate, remember

Jen Simon is ambassador for the Southern Cancer Society Otago Students’ Relay for Life this...

Honoured to help celebrate, remember

At just 32 years old, Jen Simon is in the fight of her life, battling grade 4 anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare form of brain cancer.

Play celebrates bonds between past, present

Millie Manning embodies ancestor Erihāpeti Pātahi in Cindy Diver’s Wahine Mātātoa. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Play celebrates bonds between past, present

The award-winning story of Dunedin playwright, director and actor Cindy Diver’s extraordinary ancestor returns in its fully completed form for the Dunedin Arts Festival.

Show to begin raising funds

The Taieri River forms the southeast boundary of the small township of Outram, about 25km west of...

Show to begin raising funds

Otago Country Music Club will host a special fundraising show this weekend, as it starts to prepare for its 50th anniversary celebrations in 2027.

Students to step into spotlight at festival

William Shakespeare. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Students to step into spotlight at festival

Keen young thespians from 13 schools across Otago will step into the limelight during next week’s Otago regional Shakespeare competition.

Broad spectrum of shows highlighted at Fringe Awards

Art at Heart: Kids Exhibition, curated by Sylvie Wardell, 11, won the Visual art category at the...

Broad spectrum of shows highlighted at Fringe Awards

Creativity and community were celebrated at the Dunedin Fringe Festival Awards Night.

Comic play filled with Handel arias

Rivalry between two great opera sopranos explored in this inaugural production.

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