Otago Polyfest
Otago Polyfest
Otago Girls' and Otago Boys’ High School kapa haka group Wairua Puhou perform during last year’s Polyfest.
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Scams increasing, survey finds
Scams increasing, survey finds
Banks, police and Netsafe report that scammers are employing constantly evolving tactics to trick New Zealanders into sending them money or giving out their personal banking details.
Dunedin pensioner caught out by scam
Dunedin pensioner caught out by scam
A Dunedin pensioner caught out online by scammers who stole a large chunk of his life savings is warning others to beware of the pitfalls.
Residents glad resolution reached over flood zone
Residents glad resolution reached over flood zone
Residents in a flood-prone area on the Taieri have reached an agreement about their homes’ future, though it has been an expensive journey.
Qualified to care
Qualified to care
Healthcare worker Tania Ashwell celebrates gaining her first qualification in 10 years at a recent graduation event at Dunedin Hospital.
New office for online charity
New office for online charity
Netsafe, New Zealand’s dedicated online safety charity, is opening a new South Island office in Dunedin.
Parish to celebrate 150th with open day, events
Parish to celebrate 150th with open day, events
The long history of Caversham Presbyterian Church will be celebrated this weekend, as the Coastal Unity Parish celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Open day offers window into rural career options
Open day offers window into rural career options
Get ready to ditch the city lights and dive into a world of opportunity at the Taieri Rural Open Day, and learn about the wide range of employment pathways in the rural sector.
Final recital before flying off
Final recital before flying off
He may have been a late starter, but Dunedin pianist Abhinath Berry is flying high as he prepares to travel to London next month to take up a place at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and...
Entries sought
Entries sought
The Dunedin Concerto Competition will return for its third edition next year.
Remembering when Dunedin ran on horse power
Remembering when Dunedin ran on horse power
Horses were once required for virtually every business in Dunedin, as well as a key means of transport for individuals. Simon Henderson uncovers the city’s grand history of horse trading.
Podcast back as voice for students’ research
Podcast back as voice for students’ research
Science Notes Podcast has relaunched on OAR FM, highlighting the work of the University of Otago’s graduate students.
Gym class unites men with prostate cancer
Gym class unites men with prostate cancer
It is noon and music begins to pump from speakers as men gather at NRG Dunedin South gym.
Solo theatre show to debut
Solo theatre show to debut
A new solo theatre show about growing up abroad and adulting as a "Third Culture Kid" (TCK) will premiere in Dunedin before heading to Auckland Fringe Festival.
‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
One positive outcome of the 1881 shameful Taranaki confrontation is Anthony Ritchie’s moving Remember Parihaka.
Jazz orchestra honouring Gershwin
Jazz orchestra honouring Gershwin
Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue this Saturday night.
Young musicians amped up for shows
Young musicians amped up for shows
The popular Amped 2024 music project, which helps young musicians enhance their performance and career management skills, culminates in a series of gigs.
Planting a lifelong mission
Planting a lifelong mission
A lifetime of dedication to gardening, landscape design and the environment by Dunedin man Hendrik Koch has been beneficial for the city’s landscape.
Lose your blues at Mosgiel musical
Lose your blues at Mosgiel musical
Taieri Musical Society is about to "cut loose" with a high-energy production of hit show Footloose — The Musical.
Marathon challenge for mental health
Marathon challenge for mental health
A local student is lacing up her running shoes for a gruelling challenge to support mental health.