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‘Wonderful’ to share relay ambassador role

Two Dunedin women have inspiring stories of resilience to share, as they step up to jointly take on the ambassador role for Relay for Life Dunedin 2022.

By Brenda Harwood

Fringe calls for volunteers

The call has gone out for arts lovers to step up and take an active role as volunteers in this year’s Fringe Festival. Dunedin Fringe Festival 2022 volunteer co-ordinator Bailey Gardner was on the...

Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show

Weighed down with ribbons and prizes, competitors take part in the grand parade at the 2019 Otago...

Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show

The annual Otago Taieri A&P Show will go ahead this weekend, but with severely limited capacity and no public entry.

Concrete evidence of pool’s progress

The first large wall of the new Mosgiel Pool has been put up. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSON

Concrete evidence of pool’s progress

The new Mosgiel Pool is starting to take shape.

Nature-based learning

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Situated within walking distance of the beach, wetlands, bush and river, a short commute from Dunedin, Waihola and Milton, Taieri Beach School is committed to growing a...

'The Star' Snap & Win Family Holiday Photo Competition: January 20

Friends Grace Slocombe (10, left) and Eloise McKay (10) enjoy their ice creams while standing...

'The Star' Snap & Win Family Holiday Photo Competition: January 20

We are loving seeing our readers’ entries in The Star Snap & Win Family Holiday Photo Competition.

Library’s Teen Space aims to be ‘welcoming’

The Teen Space at Dunedin City Library will become a hub for activities and programmes aimed at encouraging and supporting young people.

Norovirus outbreak at hospital

Visitors to Dunedin Hospital and patients are being asked to take special precautions until further notice because of a norovirus outbreak affecting three of the wards at the hospital.

‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon

A charming grill on the Cadillac bonnet hides an almost empty cavity, which only houses the...

‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon

The "soap factory Cadillac" used to be a familiar sight on the streets of Christchurch.

Protection in mind

Port Chalmers parents Jonny and Kristina Goldsmith are happy to be able to have their youngest daughter Isabella (9) vaccinated against Covid-19.

Situated within walking distance of the beach, wetlands, bush and river, a short commute from Dunedin, Waihola and Milton, Taieri Beach School is committed to growing a community of happy, creative...

Bookings strong as child vaccination ramps up

Bookings strong as child vaccination ramps up

Local families have begun rolling up their sleeves en masse as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for 5 to 11-year-olds ramps up.

Exhibition at ‘fun end of the artistic spectrum’

Dunedin artist Doug Hart showcases highly detailed local scenes, with a touch of humour, in his...

Exhibition at ‘fun end of the artistic spectrum’

Detailed depictions of Dunedin landscapes, architecture and wildlife are given a humorous twist in a new solo exhibition from local artist Doug Hart.

Eye on the cow to solve lameness

Omnieye co-founder Benoit Auvray and data scientist Masha
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Eye on the cow to solve lameness

From science fiction to science fact, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everyday tasks. Using the ability to crunch vast amounts of data, computer-driven machine learning can fuel new innovations that improve business efficiency. This week in a series for The Star, reporter Simon Henderson uncovers how AI is helping dairy farmers keep their cows hale and hearty.

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