Finance programme already one year in
Finance programme already one year in
The need for a new car is the most common goal for people applying for Good Loans.
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Service clubs spring into action
Service clubs spring into action
In an occasional series, The Star is investigating the state of clubs in Dunedin. This week, chief reporter Brenda Harwood talks with some of the city’s service...
Local rotarians give charities helping hand
Local rotarians give charities helping hand
Getting out into the community to collect for charities is a regular activity for members of local service clubs.
‘Southern surprise’ for Trillium Group
‘Southern surprise’ for Trillium Group
The New Zealand Trillium Group’s annual conference wrapped up in Dunedin on Sunday afternoon with what co-organiser Richard Wells called “a southern surprise”.
Random acts of art a fun reminder
Random acts of art a fun reminder
Dunedin people will be given a gentle, fun reminder of the main reason for Covid-19 measures — keeping our most vulnerable friends and whanau safe — in the newest Random Acts of Arts event.
Hold-ups end for Green Island survey
Hold-ups end for Green Island survey
After months of hold-ups, the Greater Green Island Community Network is finally able to head out into the community to capture local voices.
Green Island Art Group holding exhibition
Green Island Art Group holding exhibition
The weeks of Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year had a silver lining for members of the Green Island Art Group — more time for art.
Dunedin house prices climb to record heights
Dunedin house prices climb to record heights
Residential house prices in Dunedin City have hit a record high.
Cruise benefits Hope Centre
Cruise benefits Hope Centre
About 200 cars embarked on a "beautiful" cruise to raise money and awareness on Sunday.
Men’s netballers learnt a lot
Men’s netballers learnt a lot
Despite not getting the results it was after, the Dunedin men’s netball team learnt a lot while competing in a South Island tournament.
Tweed attire preferred on bike ride
Tweed attire preferred on bike ride
Dust off your flecked fashion and penny-farthings — the fifth annual Dunedin Tweed Ride is on this Sunday.
Pharmacist returns to airwaves
Pharmacist returns to airwaves
Dunedin pharmacist Peter Barron has returned to radio after a more-than 10-year absence.
Running mum’s story to show on the big screen
Running mum’s story to show on the big screen
For Dunedin trail and ultra runner Anna Frost, motherhood is her toughest challenge yet.
Beautification project ‘way beyond’ means
Beautification project ‘way beyond’ means
A Mosgiel beautification project has become "bigger than Ben-Hur".
Concern over neglected reserve
Concern over neglected reserve
A group of Mosgiel neighbours wants the reserve in their neighbourhood looked after.
Plans to raise profile of community access media
Plans to raise profile of community access media
The new national champion of community-made media, Sasha Borissenko, got her start in Dunedin - studying at the University of Otago and broadcasting on Radio One.
Musical theatre out of hibernation
Musical theatre out of hibernation
After a very lean year for the arts, the chance to sing and dance for real live audiences is a great thrill for the 60-strong cast of The Highlights.
West Harbour funds come in and go out
West Harbour funds come in and go out
The West Harbour Community Board both gave and received funds at its meeting last week — after two previous grants were returned to its coffers.
Council refuses to fix Karitane walkway
Council refuses to fix Karitane walkway
The Dunedin City Council is refusing to fix a collapsing walkway near a historic fortified Maori pa.
Seniors jump at chance to become more tech savvy
Seniors jump at chance to become more tech savvy
Overcoming the fear of somehow "breaking" their new smartphones has been an important step for Dunedin women Jeanette Crosado, Pam Lyons and Lesley McLachlan.