Poppies spring up ahead of Anzac Day
Poppies spring up ahead of Anzac Day
A red sea of poppies has spread across Dunedin, as 20,000 of the paper blooms are to be sold ahead of Anzac Day.
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Thousands to mark Anzac Day at services
Thousands to mark Anzac Day at services
Anzac Day convener Lieutenant-commander (retired) Rob Tomlinson is looking forward to standing alongside thousands of Dunedin people at the dawn service this Anzac Day.
Swimmers call for longer season
Swimmers call for longer season
Fans of Port Chalmers Pool, including a local community board member, have called for the pool’s opening season to be extended for another month next year.
Cautious optimism ahead of bubble
Cautious optimism ahead of bubble
The Star reporters Brenda Harwood and Jessica Wilson ask Dunedin businesses and organisations for their thoughts on the transtasman bubble opening from 11:59pm tonight and what they're hoping for.
Meal plans to reduce food waste
Meal plans to reduce food waste
A university student is helping others cut down on food waste.
Pupils’ grand design realised
Pupils’ grand design realised
Balaclava School’s newest play equipment is going to be hot property.
Concern at missing e-scooter helmets
Concern at missing e-scooter helmets
The extra safety of using helmets when riding e-scooters could be undermined by light-fingered, or indifferent, riders.
Wingatui roundabout completed
Wingatui roundabout completed
Construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Wingatui and Factory Rds, pictured last week, is now completed.
Dunedin hosting teachers’ games
Dunedin hosting teachers’ games
A nationwide sporting event for teachers is being held in Dunedin for the first time.
90th birthday no reason to slow down for tramper
90th birthday no reason to slow down for tramper
Mosgiel man Lester Harvey still rides his bicycle to events and is an active member of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club, at the ripe old age of 90.
Women’s Institute celebrates 90 years
Women’s Institute celebrates 90 years
The many projects tackled by Janefield Women’s Institute members during its long history were celebrated at the group’s 90th anniversary celebrations last week.
Holden enthusiasts out in force
Holden enthusiasts out in force
Timaru was the capital city of Holden during Easter when hundreds of cars were gathered there, along with thousands of enthusiasts, for the 16th annual Holden Nationals New Zealand.
Contest to find ‘toughest chick’
Contest to find ‘toughest chick’
The "sheilas" will be to the fore at this weekend’s Blueskin on Show event.
Home found after 11 months in motel
Home found after 11 months in motel
Dunedin disability advocate Chris Ford is a happy man.
Call for accessible housing
Call for accessible housing
The Accessible Housing Forum gave disability advocates the chance to share a frank exchange of views on housing with national and local politicians, as well as housing-focused organisations.
Studying lockdown impacts on grief
Studying lockdown impacts on grief
A new project is investigating the impact of dealing with grief, bereavement and loss during last year’s lockdown restrictions.
Poppy Day volunteers
Poppy Day volunteers
The Dunedin Returned and Services Association is calling for volunteers to help with the annual Poppy Day collection ahead of Anzac Day.
‘Rewild’ yourself at the Wild Dunedin Festival
‘Rewild’ yourself at the Wild Dunedin Festival
The Wild Dunedin Festival is back and wilder than ever, offering 70 family-friendly events during the school holidays.
Transport study back on track: leader
Transport study back on track: leader
After being derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic last year, the Beats-2 Study on active transportation to school is ramping up again.
Classic car tours take last spin
Classic car tours take last spin
Classic car enthusiasts will be on the road, car roofs down, enjoying the glory of autumn in back-to-back motoring tours — Autumn Colours Outing and Penrite Mainland Classic Tour.