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Community ‘at the heart’ of new roles
Community ‘at the heart’ of new roles
The growing diversity of the population in Otago and Southland has led to exciting new roles for Lina Lastra and Ana Mapusua.
Every coffee cup counts on ‘sustainability journey’
Every coffee cup counts on ‘sustainability journey’
A Dunedin bakery and cafe is joining a growing national sustainability project by phasing out single-use coffee cups.
Ups and downs in 60 years on the hunt
Ups and downs in 60 years on the hunt
Pig hunting can be an emotional pursuit.
Cowboys come to town for Outram Rodeo
Cowboys come to town for Outram Rodeo
Cowboys will get two chances to chase points at the Outram Rodeo this weekend.
‘Big Easy’ pays off with city views
‘Big Easy’ pays off with city views
The long, warm days of summer give us more opportunity to enjoy some exercise in the great outdoors. In a series, The Star reporters share their favourite walks with...
New acting CEO for chamber
New acting CEO for chamber
A key member of the Otago Chamber of Commerce leadership team, Nicky Aldridge-Masters, has been appointed to the role of acting chief executive.
Programme has arts scene buzzing
Programme has arts scene buzzing
A buzz of enthusiasm for local and New Zealand talent followed the launch of the Dunedin Arts Festival programme at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Tuesday night.
Call for greater NZ history knowledge
Call for greater NZ history knowledge
A deeper knowledge of New Zealand’s shared history and understanding of te ao Maori (the Maori world) are what’s needed for a stronger, more cohesive community.
ChatBus in demand as new school year begins
ChatBus in demand as new school year begins
Dunedin’s mobile counselling service for children is scrambling to cope as the new school year begins.
'Absolutely gorgeous' and on guard in Outram
'Absolutely gorgeous' and on guard in Outram
Many people have a guard dog outside their home, but an Outram couple has gone one step further.
Job scheme gives wetlands a boost
Job scheme gives wetlands a boost
The Covid-19 cloud had an unexpected silver lining for the Taieri’s nationally important wetland habitat Sinclair Wetlands.
Finding business on the flip side
Finding business on the flip side
Dunedin man Gareth West is diversifying the way he earns a crust.
Film tells story of healthcare workers’ fight
Film tells story of healthcare workers’ fight
Dunedin-based film-makers Paul Trotman and Clive Copeman have called in every favour they can in getting their feature documentary Behind the Mask — On the Frontline Against Coronavirus over the line.
Whanau Fun Day
Whanau Fun Day
Hundreds of people attended the Whanau Fun Day at Marlow Park in St Kildaon Saturday.
Driven pupils tackle ocean issues
Driven pupils tackle ocean issues
Holding starfish, dissecting a shark and making merchandise is all in a week’s work for a group of school pupils.
‘Unbelievable’ benefits of co-housing excite
‘Unbelievable’ benefits of co-housing excite
Dunedin mother is "excited" about the prospect of moving into a co-housing development but acknowledges it would not be suitable for everyone.
Theatre trusts welcome proposal
Theatre trusts welcome proposal
The release of proposals for developing a mid-sized theatre in Dunedin have been welcomed by two of the affected organisations — the New Athenaeum Theatre, in the Octagon, and the Mayfair Theatre,...
Tiger lilies win prize for for newcomer
Tiger lilies win prize for for newcomer
Persuaded by a neighbour to enter a flower show for the first time, an elderly Dunedin gardener was thrilled at the outcome.
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