The Star

Signs of elder abuse in spotlight

The serious, but often hidden, issue of elder abuse in New Zealand is top of mind for the Age Concern Otago team, which is working hard to keep older people in the region safe.

By Brenda Harwood

Signs of elder abuse in spotlight

Recently appointed Age Concern Otago chief executive Mike Williams (pictured), along with members...

Signs of elder abuse in spotlight

The serious, but often hidden, issue of elder abuse in New Zealand is top of mind for the Age Concern Otago team, which is working hard to keep older people in the region safe.

Dots to showcase local lore

Dream South D project lead Rosie Hill shows one of 20 dots that will soon appear in South Dunedin...

Dots to showcase local lore

South Dunedin is going dotty for fast facts.

Octacan to boost stocks for winter

Presbyterian Support Otago social work team leader Jollene Warrington (right) and community...

Octacan to boost stocks for winter

The Presbyterian Support Otago Family Works Foodbank is running low on a slew of staple items, as it gears up for the vital Octacan collection day next week.

Aphasia advocates help share message

Members of a local community aphasia support group gather for coffee and conversation at a...

Aphasia advocates help share message

The difficulties experienced by people living with aphasia are being spotlighted this month, as New Zealand marks Aphasia Awareness Month.

Tulip bulb fundraiser

Costs to enter the Dunedin Chinese Garden is set to increase.

Tulip bulb fundraiser

Garden-lovers will have the chance to stock up on tulip bulbs for spring and support Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden at the same time this weekend.

Budget service now in South D hub

Dunedin Budget Advisory Service manager Andrew Henderson stands outside the service’s new site,...

Budget service now in South D hub

For the past three months, the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service (DBAS) has been operating from new premises in South Dunedin.

Funding boost for Sunnyvale Sports Centre

Funds provided by the Dunedin City Council will help the Sunnyvale Sports Centre offset...

Funding boost for Sunnyvale Sports Centre

A multi-year commitment will help keep the lights on at a local sporting venue.

Beach walkway still closed; progress towards reopening

The popular walkway to Tunnel Beach, Dunedin, has been closed since October last year because of...

Beach walkway still closed; progress towards reopening

The Tunnel Beach Walkway remains closed since last year’s storms left the popular coastal track with multiple large slips.

Saddle Hill Community Board

Saddle Hill Community Board

In his chairman’s report, Paul Weir reported progress on a wooden bus shelter for Morris Rd, by Chain Hills Rd.

$92.4m ‘a lot of money’ for landfill

An unscheduled visit by Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham to the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting on June 5 was an opportunity for board members to press her on a range of issues.

Trail build set to begin

Trail build set to begin

Construction due to begin this week on the first stage of the Dunedin Tunnels Trail sets in motion a project that began in the early 2000s.

Event shares internet’s military development

Dr Noel Packard explores the Cold War origins of the Internet. Photo: supplied

Event shares internet’s military development

Covert military origins beneath today’s worldwide computer network will be revealed in two talks.

Renewal, reflection, connection for Puaka Matariki

The rising of Matariki, the star cluster known as Pleiades, usually happens near the end of June...

Renewal, reflection, connection for Puaka Matariki

As Puaka and Matariki rise in the predawn skies, Ōtepoti Dunedin is preparing to welcome the Māori New Year with the Puaka Matariki Festival — a month-long celebration of renewal, reflection and...

Hydroslides refurbishment begins

The Moana Pool hydroslide. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Hydroslides refurbishment begins

The next stage of a multi-year, $25 million refurbishment of Moana Pool has begun.

Opinion: Green budget aims for a stronger South

Opinion: Green budget aims for a stronger South

Warm cosy homes, local nutritious food, birdsong in the trees and the return of the Southerner: all part of Green Budget we announced last month.

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

An aerial view of Waikouaiti. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

Sister-cities relationships explored in podcast

Nathan Woodfield hosts the Dunedin-Otaru Sister City Podcast on OAR FM. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Sister-cities relationships explored in podcast

A new radio show and podcast is exploring the rich cultural connection between Dunedin and its Japanese sister city, Otaru.

Grant eligibility expanded

The only airworthy Avro Anson MK1 in the world flies over Lake Wānaka during 2016 Warbirds...

Grant eligibility expanded

The Warbirds Over Wānaka Community Trust has announced changes to its scholarship programme which mean Warbird aircraft engineers are now eligible to apply alongside pilots.

Focus, determination prove the right moves for Sophia

Queen’s High School student Sophia Carr, 14, is developing discipline and determination while...

Focus, determination prove the right moves for Sophia

She may be young, but a local athlete is already an old hand at martial arts.

All abilities whānau day

wheelchair_used_to_keep_acc_cover_52fd8c6c6e_jpg_550a0146cc.jpg

All abilities whānau day

The Halberg Foundation and Parafed Otago are holding an All Abilities Dunedin Whānau Day on Sunday, from 1pm to 3pm at Taieri College.

Search form

Search form

Connect with us