Sam Henderson

We are often in the fast lane, speeding towards the future.

In community craft sheds across the city, handy folks come together to share skills and foster connection.

Emergency services are preparing for their annual Christmas foodbank appeal to support local families in need.

A newly opened exhibition reveals the daily interests of one of New Zealand’s most important artists.

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.

A celebration of science, sustainability, and exploration is set to inspire and engage the community this weekend.

A local charity aims to raise funds for persecuted individuals by spreading festive cheer.

Iconic machines old and new will feature at a fundraising car show.

A runner is turning her grief into a force for good.

About 100 people gather at the opening of Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s new community hub last week.

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board.

Otago Polytechnic’s horticulture course faces an uncertain future, as it is among the many programmes the institution is closely reviewing.

The experiences of being seen or unseen will be explored in a new work opening next week.

They died in the trenches of Europe, on the grasslands of South Africa, in the cold waters of the Aegean Sea or the jungles of Vietnam.

In the hands of artist Graeme Wilson, simple lines bring familiar faces to life.

This week The Star reporter Simon Henderson uncovers the story behind this humble building.

A new book explores the life of a pioneering archaeologist.

A student who balances a passion for science with artistic pursuits has been recognised for excellence in both writing and visual arts.