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Youth to reshape internet safety

Young people across the region are set to take the lead in combating online harm through a new digital initiative.

By Sam Henderson

Sustainability-in-action focus of show

Dunedin storyteller Kaitrin McMullan will present her Old Curtains, New Stories show as part of...

Sustainability-in-action focus of show

What do sea lions, old curtains, puppets and banking have in common?

Variety house concert to mix art, fashion, music

Music, fashion and visual art will combine in a variety house concert presented by Dr Ian Chapman...

Variety house concert to mix art, fashion, music

The joy of performing with ‘‘hang drum’’ during the recent Dunedin Summer Shakespeare show has inspired musician and author Dr Ian Chapman to bring out the unusual instrument again for an upcoming...

Globe Theatre honours roots

Dunedin’s Globe Theatre will celebrate its remarkable 65-year history with a very special production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet next month.

Musician to return to city for soloist spot

NZSO principal flutist Bridget Douglas returns to Dunedin to perform as soloist with the Dunedin...

Musician to return to city for soloist spot

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Bridget Douglas is excited to be returning to her old hometown to perform as soloist with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra in its 60th anniversary year.

Ice-breaking a new experience

A local sailor has traded the Otago coastline for the frozen expanse of Antarctica aboard a 10,000-tonne American icebreaker.

Cold water, community mix

Swimmers had a sweet start to Easter Sunday, joining a Wild Swim off the Portobello Jetty.

Youth to reshape internet safety

Helping address online harm are Otago young digital leaders (from left) Malak Tamimi, 16, Shiva...

Youth to reshape internet safety

Young people across the region are set to take the lead in combating online harm through a new digital initiative.

Painting at the bottom of the world

Artist Janet de Wagt at home in her Dunedin studio, where she has been putting the finishing...

Painting at the bottom of the world

The incredible experience of travelling on an ice-strengthened vessel to the sub-Antarctic Islands has proven deeply inspiring for Dunedin artist Janet de Wagt.

Community transport trial extended

Community transport trial extended

A trial community transport link between Ōamaru and Dunedin will continue operating after receiving a funding boost.

Pool’s future, road safety in focus

Visiting cruise ships Noordam (left) and Azamara Onward docked at Port Chalmers earlier this year...

Pool’s future, road safety in focus

Community concerns and road safety were top-of-mind for the West Harbour Community Board at its meeting last week in Port Chalmers.

Creatures of the night to be highlighted

Flying creatures of all kinds were on display during last year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival — the...

Creatures of the night to be highlighted

Dunedin’s First Church will glow with lantern light, playful shadows and friendly night-time creatures as the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival returns in June.

Funds from gaming machines granted

Funds from gaming machines granted

More than $100,000 in gaming machine funding is heading to community groups across the lower South Island.

Nurturing love of music, movement

Enjoying the experience of a recent Mainly Music session are (back, from left) Sue Cunningham and...

Nurturing love of music, movement

The joys of music and movement are to the fore at Fairfield’s mainly music programme for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Teen set to play against his ‘own team’ across Tasman

Dunedin Powerchair Football Club Dragons members (from left) Harrison Carter, 9, Angus Lloyd, 16,...

Teen set to play against his ‘own team’ across Tasman

A talented teenager is crossing the Tasman to tackle his own team.

What makes a good neighbour?

Neighbours Aotearoa is setting out to encourage people to take the small step of getting to know a neighbour better, as it calls on Kiwis to be part of a public conversation around the nature of...

Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

Larnach Byre, with Hereweka Harbour Cone behind it, will be an interesting stop for trekkers on...

Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

The popular annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike returns next weekend, giving hundreds of keen walkers of all ages the chance to experience some of Otago Peninsula’s most fascinating historic sites.

Relay for Life set to return

Teams of friends, whānau, workmates and school groups are gearing up for the Relay for Life Dunedin, the giant community fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

Chance discovery of rare cancer leads to 'intense six months'

Relay for Life Dunedin ambassador Jayne Jepson is excited to be taking part in her first relay,...

Chance discovery of rare cancer leads to 'intense six months'

The chance discovery of a lump in her neck led to a six-month odyssey of intense cancer treatment for Dunedin woman Jayne Jepson who then had to help her ailing mother.

Gilmour cooks her competition

Dunedin rally driver Emma Gilmour secured a superb victory at the Popotunoa Rallysprint in South Otago on Saturday.

Young blood in pennants competition

Young blood in pennants competition

Taking part in the 2026 Dunedin Metro Pennants Competition for the first time are Dunedin Junior Golf players (from left) Harry Morrison, 15, Campbell Tate, 15, Max Nation, 17, Ben Brown, 14, Jacob...

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