The Star

Christmas dinner support ensures event will be held

After a shaky start, preparations for the Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner are in full swing, with the DCC and Dunedin Community House stepping in to help.

By Brenda Harwood

‘We don’t condone violence’

The fence outside First Church of Otago was given a delicate sprinkling of white as members of the public tied ribbons in recognition of White Ribbon Day.

Christmas dinner support ensures event will be held

The new team heading up the Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner includes (from left) Dunedin city...

Christmas dinner support ensures event will be held

After a shaky start, preparations for the Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner are in full swing, with the DCC and Dunedin Community House stepping in to help.

Physio pool options criticised

Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool remains closed as some disagree about how replacement options should...

Physio pool options criticised

A veteran civic leader and champion of local interests has expressed his dismay at a recent survey about options for Dunedin’s physiotherapy pool.

Lighting wanted for dark path

A dark walkway in Mosgiel may be given a lighting boost, but it could be some time before decisions on improvements are made.

Three volunteer GPs to step down

Servants Health Centre in central Dunedin is preparing to farewell volunteer doctors (from left)...

Three volunteer GPs to step down

Times are changing at Servants Health Centre in central Dunedin, as three of its long-serving volunteer GPs plan to step down at the end of the year.

Company goal a better floral foam

A better solution to floral foam is the aim of Fasya Amasani Setiawan’s startup business Kreafoam...

Company goal a better floral foam

Startup Dunedin's Audacious programme shines a light on the creative minds of University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students.

Highlighting our ocean neighbours

Summer rangers (from left) Kai Blackmore, Becky Cameron and Giverny Forbes are employed by the...

Highlighting our ocean neighbours

Welcome to Wild Coast News, a new collaboration between The Star, Department of Conservation and Dunedin City Council, which aims to shine a spotlight on our wonderful coastline and the unique...

20 years of research celebrated

University of Glasgow Prof Mike Lean will speak at tomorrow’s Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research...

20 years of research celebrated

A prominent University of Otago research centre is celebrating 20 years of research this week.

Place name stories

Moves to restore Māori place names have gained momentum alongside the revitalisation of te reo Māori, helping to unlock stories left by those who have come before and providing a sense of belonging.

Scots gather in Middlemarch

School children will get the chance to learn from heavyweight champions at a new celebration in Middlemarch.

Happy marriage

The beauty of Dunedin’s historical architecture combines with native wildlife in the whimsical, brightly coloured paintings of South Otago artist Kaori Jackson.

Gifts among show works

Gifts from well-known visiting potters will be displayed alongside works by Otago Potters Group members in the group’s 60th annual exhibition this month.

Concert brings musical journey to city

Concert brings musical journey to city

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond concert comes to Dunedin’s Regent Theatre next Thursday taking the audience on a musical journey through his many hits.

Reimagined classic absorbing, relevant

Modern adaptation of a classic . . . Chekhov’s classic play The Cherry Orchard, adapted by Sahara...

Reimagined classic absorbing, relevant

A modern re-imagining of Chekhov’s classic play The Cherry Orchard by Dunedin’s Sahara BreeZe (SBZ) Productions brings spectacular physical performance, original music, and multi-media together in an absorbing, entertaining production.

Chisholm taking his best shot

Josh Chisholm, 22, hopes to inspire others while continuing to break new ground in shot put....

Chisholm taking his best shot

Josh Chisholm is fighting a fierce competitor — himself.

Region’s best in action

Region’s best in action

Alexandra’s Molyneux Park was filled with the region’s finest young athletes at Alexandra Athletics Club’s country day on Saturday.

Chance to try

The Sanitarium Weet-Bix children's TRYathlon series is making a return to Dunedin next year.

‘Messiah’ returns to town hall

‘Messiah’ returns to town hall

As the festive season begins, City Choir Dunedin presents one of the most well-known and best-loved works in the choral repertoire, Handel’s Messiah.

Goldsmith delivers a jewel of an exhibition

The "Midnight" Moonstone pendant is a featured work in an exhibition of jewellery by Dunedin...

Goldsmith delivers a jewel of an exhibition

An exhibition of jewellery by Dunedin goldsmith Tony Williams opens tomorrow at the Otago Art Society.

REVIEW: Spectacle to the fore in ambitious adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard

Sahara BreeZe (SBZ) Productions presents The Cherry Orchard, by Anton ChekhovReview by BRENDA HARWOOD

Search form

Search form

Connect with us