Stories of early pioneers told in doco

From dale to highland, city centres to remote outposts, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan has left no stone unturned to discover the trials and tribulations of early European...

Looking for tomorrow’s heroes today

Youth Search and Rescue Dunedin branch manager Harrie Geraerts says seeing adolescents grow more...

Looking for tomorrow’s heroes today

An organisation focused on training the next generation of rescue heroes has begun operating in Dunedin.

Pedal power for refugee families

Youth worker Alex Gorrie checks a bike destined for a refugee family in Dunedin. PHOTO: SIMON...

Pedal power for refugee families

Former refugee families will be more mobile thanks to a new community connection.

We바카라사이트 벳무브 Harbor Community

Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, is expected to become increasingly congested. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

We바카라사이트 벳무브 Harbor Community

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board.

Building connections

Much like a jigsaw puzzle, social service practitioners (from left) Catholic Social Services...

Building connections

A wānanga (conference) and social service expo will bring together more than 30 agencies for a one-day event that aims to build connections between social service practitioners in Dunedin.

‘Fabulous’ day of collection

‘Fabulous’ day of collection

Presbyterian Support Otago volunteer Philippa Schaefer places cans during the Octacan annual foodbank appeal in the Octagon.

Films spotlight graduates’ efforts

Former science communication students Janic Gorman (left) and Jacqui Lynch are looking forward to...

Films spotlight graduates’ efforts

The New Zealand International Science Festival kicks off tomorrow and will showcase the fascination and fun of science through more than 90 events across dozens of Dunedin venues over the next...

Fans unite as Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches

Nathalie Wierdak (left) and Lekshmi Dinachandran are excited to be volunteers at the Fifa Women’s...

Fans unite as Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches

As kick-off to the Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches, The Star reporter Simon Henderson meets two of the 350 volunteers who will ensure all goes smoothly at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Games went ‘down to the wire’ during contest

Burnside High School pupil Penny Fan (16) keeps her eyes on the shuttlecock . PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Games went ‘down to the wire’ during contest

Young players gathering during the weekend for the South Island Secondary School Badminton Cup enjoyed a fast-paced series of games at the Otago Badminton Centre in St Kilda.

Trust launched with focus on Kaikorai Valley

Founder Paul Southworth speaks during the official opening of Aroha Kaikorai Valley. PHOTO: SIMON...

Trust launched with focus on Kaikorai Valley

The future looks bright for Kaikorai Valley with the launch of a new charity that aims to improve the environment for all.

Saddle Hill 바카라 사이트mmunity Board

Saddle Hill 바카라 사이트mmunity Board

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.

‘Froggy fun’ marks arrival

Tūhura Otago Museum science communicator Sam Edwards-Ingle inspects a green and golden bell...

‘Froggy fun’ marks arrival

A day of "froggy fun" is being organised to welcome six new green and golden bell frogs to Tūhura Otago Museum.

Fans unite as Fifa Women’s World Cup approaches

The excitement is building as the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday July 20, with the first Dunedin game taking place the following day on Friday July 21. As kick-off approaches,...

Pay scales ‘a step in the right direction’

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

Pay scales ‘a step in the right direction’

Women’s World Cup pay scales are a step in the right direction but could go further, a southern football boss says.

Chance to get to know local birdlife

Open VUE community engagement co-ordinator Clare Cross says bird-watching can be a peaceful...

Chance to get to know local birdlife

Capturing the choreography of avian life is as simple as sitting still.

‘Shoulder to lean on’ key to wellness

Dr Zohaib Rana Amjad Ali says physical and mental health are both important aspects of wellbeing....

‘Shoulder to lean on’ key to wellness

The value of both physical and mental health is being encouraged by the Pakistan Association of Otago.

Accessibility focus of art workshop

"That blind woman" Julie Woods holds up a yellow card, "sending ableism to the sin bin". PHOTO:...

Accessibility focus of art workshop

Holding up a "yellow card" that says "send ableism to the sin bin", Dunedin resident Julie Woods, also known as "that blind woman", stands on the stage at Te Whare o Rukutia.

Trio takes dating back to the future

Initiating Love organisers (from left) Rebecca Aburn, Jay Chin and Barbara Leef are encouraging...

Trio takes dating back to the future

Looking back to the future are a group of local women aiming to reignite face-to-face connections.

Knitting traditions together

Morag McKenzie will share her knitting knowledge during World Wide Knit in Public Day. PHOTO:...

Knitting traditions together

When knitting enthusiast Morag McKenzie sits to knit she is carrying on the traditions of her ancestors.

Trio takes dating back to the future

Looking back to the future are a group of local women aiming to reignite face-to-face connections.

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