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Defending the home front

In the 19th century, fears of a phantom foe sparked a frenzy of coastal fortifications across the country.

By Sam Henderson

Well defended for centuries

Otago Peninsula Trust staff Hoani Langsbury, Zach Barford and David Michael reveal the Armstrong...

Well defended for centuries

From a hidden cavity, a deadly deterrent guarded against an enemy that never came.

Defending the home front

A seven-inch "Keep-emoff" rifled muzzle loading gun is installed at Lawyers Head in 1885. Photo:...

Defending the home front

In the 19th century, fears of a phantom foe sparked a frenzy of coastal fortifications across the country.

Shopping trips made easy, fun

Clients of Dunedin’s Plus Bus shopping service (from left) Helen Ross, 91, Kathleen Bradfield, 94...

Shopping trips made easy, fun

A weekly bus ride to go shopping is a chance to chat, swap recipes and enjoy the sights of the city for clients of the Plus Bus shopping service.

Opinion: government leads charge on wool

Wool growers need convincing on industry model. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Opinion: government leads charge on wool

Wool is on the comeback.

Forum for veteran support

Forum for veteran support

A one-stop-shop of services for veterans is coming to Dunedin early next month.

Health stars gains limited

The lack of supermarket competition is driving up prices. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Health stars gains limited

Voluntary health star ratings introduced a decade ago on packaged foods appear to have delivered minimal health gains in New Zealand.

Service to community

Service to community

Otago Military History Group (OMHG) members and friends took part in the New Zealand Remembrance Army’s "Cleaning to Remember" day recently, giving service graves a spruce up at Andersons Bay...

Memories, trauma set centre stage

The cast of Crunchy Silk, (from left) Zach Hall, Shannon Burnett and Kimberley Buchan, in...

Memories, trauma set centre stage

The Globe Theatre will begin its 2025 season next week with dark and experimental play Crunchy Silk, by Jess Sayer.

Craft Lounge: week to immerse in textiles

Craft Lounge: week to immerse in textiles

A new celebration of textile artistry and community spirit is coming to Ōtepoti.

Poppy display honours veterans

Golden Centre manager Nina Rivett stands with the centre’s Anzac Day display, honouring all those...

Poppy display honours veterans

Dunedin’s Golden Centre mall is flying the flag for veterans in the lead-up to Anzac Day, with a poppy-themed display in its main atrium.

‘Their today for our tomorrow’

HMNZS Toroa executive officer Lieutenant Peter Gee is co-ordinating the main Anzac Day services...

‘Their today for our tomorrow’

Thousands of Dunedin people will gather at the cenotaph at dawn on Anzac Day to commemorate 110 years since the Anzac landings at Gallipoli in 1915.

Church tool in family research

LDS Family Research Centre director Geoff Mitchell shows his extensive family tree on the free...

Church tool in family research

It might be challenging to trace your family lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve, but dedicated genealogists can create remarkably extensive family trees.

Funding request and update

The planned path for a cycle trail north of Dunedin includes a Waitati property, in a section...

Funding request and update

Paul Clements attended the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board public forum to speak to an association funding request to install a hand rail on a steep section of the estuary track.

Karitane Bowling Club

Club representative Alastair Lindsay spoke to a funding request for $2317.47 towards a new fence between the bowling club and a neighbour.

Basketball court project approved

The fenced off area near Warrington Domain playground where the Dunedin City Council is...

Basketball court project approved

Brenda Harwood provides highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board's April meeting.

Hawksbury Lagoon

Otago Regional Council Science and Resilience general manager Tom Dyer and consultant Josh Von Pein spoke about Hawksbury Lagoon flood mitigation measures.

Saddle Hill Community Board

Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.

Tool detects groundwater flooding zones

A new tool could help flag areas at risk of flooding. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Tool detects groundwater flooding zones

An online tool designed to flag areas at risk of groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists under the Niwa-led Future Coasts Aotearoa programme.

Record-breaking stretch

Record-breaking stretch

A mass yoga class at Forsyth Barr Stadium exceeded expectations as 632 participants, from toddlers to grandparents, joined the record-breaking experience on Sunday.

Bee believers

Displaying vibrant fabrics are entomologist Connal McLean, artist and co-ordinator Pam McKinlay and ecology student Rebecca Hilton.

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