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‘All these questions’ remain

No man is an island. When Aaron McLeod committed suicide in Dunedin in February this year, it shook the family he left behind.

By Shawn McAvinue

Kiwis' alcohol use focus of campaign

Cancer Society health promoter Linda Buxton (left) and Public Health South senior health...

Kiwis' alcohol use focus of campaign

Relaxing after work with a couple of quiet beers or wines is a Kiwi tradition, but it’s not as harmless as we might think.

Brass band champs cancelled again

Mosgiel Brass Band musical director Phil Craigie, pictured playing the cornet, says players are...

Brass band champs cancelled again

It was a case of Dunedin brass bands being "brassed off" once again, after Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the Otago-Southland Provincial Brass Band championships.

Helen Clark to give peace lecture

Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group members (from left) Paul Gourlie, Emily Schwartz and Greg...

Helen Clark to give peace lecture

The Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group is excited and bracing for a big crowd as it prepares to welcome former prime minister Helen Clark, who will give its annual Open Peace Lecture.

Mosgiel market chock-a-block

Mosgiel Market co-ordinators Janelle Roguski (left) and Maryanne Ashford read the waiting list of...

Mosgiel market chock-a-block

A Mosgiel market is going from strength to strength.

Wiggy way to support cause

Julia Steedman and her daughter, Brianna, and son, Enza, celebrate Wig Wednesday with Southern...

Wiggy way to support cause

Wacky wigs were the latest fashion at Dunedin Hospital last week.

‘Super relieved’ to find space

‘Super relieved’ to find space

Otepoti Collective Against Sexual Abuse sexual violence prevention programme co-ordinator Hazel Potterton is pleased to be working in the organisation’s new education office in Dunbar House.

Hands on

University of Otago ecology and zoology student Ashley Walsh (21), of Christchurch, measures fly sizes at the department of zoology last week.

Taonga hunt

Taonga hunt

Solving the te reo Maori clues during Otago Polytechnic’s treasure hunt to find the taonga for Te Wiki o te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week) on Tuesday are Performance Excellence team members ...

Getting to bones of te reo

University of Otago School of Physiotherapy third-year students Julia Law (21, left), of Kapiti,...

Getting to bones of te reo

Te reo Maori is taking centre stage.

Athletic clubs adapting to survive

Athletics Taieri convener Rob Urquhart outside the clubrooms at Memorial Park. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSON

Athletic clubs adapting to survive

In a new series, The Star is investigating the state of clubs in Dunedin. This week, reporter Jessica Wilson chats to athletics clubs about the future of the sport.

Personal encounters spur art exhibition

Jonny Waters (left) and Elliot Phillips have organised the art exhibition ‘‘Mental Health’’,...

Personal encounters spur art exhibition

Personal encounters with mental health battles fought in Dunedin have spurred two local men to put on an art exhibition.

‘All these questions’ remain

Some of the family of the late Aaron McLeod, from left, his brother, Jaydon McLeod, Aaron McLeod...

‘All these questions’ remain

No man is an island. When Aaron McLeod committed suicide in Dunedin in February this year, it shook the family he left behind.

Bid to get young on electoral roll

Electoral Commission returning officer for Taieri electorate Mary-Jane Moffat (left) and...

Bid to get young on electoral roll

Teams of Dunedin-based Electoral Commission workers are targeting the city’s education institutions as they strive to get young people on the electoral roll.

Aim to aid pupils’ transition

Sara Cohen School pupil Tayne McLaren (21) practises his barista skills on Monday. PHOTO: JESSICA...

Aim to aid pupils’ transition

Sara Cohen School’s new programme will help pupils transition to living independently.

Father’s Day car cruise

Lyndsay Wilson (left), of Mosgiel, his son Steve Wilson, of Concord, and a glimpse of his 1963 MGB.

Father’s Day car cruise

Nearly 40 vehicles embarked on the Mates Car Cruize Father’s Day run from Dunedin to the East Otago Machinery Club in Palmerston for a barbecue. Reporter Shawn McAvinue photographed...

Concert on — with conditions

New Zealand violin soloist Amalia Hall will be on stage with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra in...

Concert on — with conditions

It was touch and go for a while, but the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is delighted that its "Renewal — Tchaikovsky and Ritchie" concert can go ahead on September 19.

Biking groups calling for new pump track

Mountain Biking Otago president Hamish Seaton in action on the Signal Hill track in Dunedin...

Biking groups calling for new pump track

Biking groups are calling for a pump track to be installed.

Dunedin eatery wins best toastie

Hungry Hobos’ Bat Out of Hell sandwich — the winner of the annual Great New Zealand Toastie...

Dunedin eatery wins best toastie

It’s official — New Zealand’s best toasted sandwich is made in Dunedin.

From perfume to hand sanitiser

Otago Blue Apothecary owner Elizabeth Ulberg has introduced bilingual labels on her hand...

From perfume to hand sanitiser

Everything is going ka pai for a new Dunedin business.

‘We have a lot of laughs’

Shop ’n Taieri volunteer Trish Didham prices a pair of shoes in the op-shop in Gordon Rd, Mosgiel...

‘We have a lot of laughs’

In a series, the Taieri Times is recognising people for the good work they do in the community. This week reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to Shop ’n Taieri volunteer Trish Didham, of Mosgiel.

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