Well defended for centuries
Well defended for centuries
From a hidden cavity, a deadly deterrent guarded against an enemy that never came.
Defending the home front
Defending the home front
In the 19th century, fears of a phantom foe sparked a frenzy of coastal fortifications across the country.
Shopping trips made easy, fun
Shopping trips made easy, fun
A weekly bus ride to go shopping is a chance to chat, swap recipes and enjoy the sights of the city for clients of the Plus Bus shopping service.
Opinion: government leads charge on wool
Opinion: government leads charge on wool
Wool is on the comeback.
Forum for veteran support
Forum for veteran support
A one-stop-shop of services for veterans is coming to Dunedin early next month.
Health stars gains limited
Health stars gains limited
Voluntary health star ratings introduced a decade ago on packaged foods appear to have delivered minimal health gains in New Zealand.
Service to community
Service to community
Otago Military History Group (OMHG) members and friends took part in the New Zealand Remembrance Army’s "Cleaning to Remember" day recently, giving service graves a spruce up at Andersons Bay...
Memories, trauma set centre stage
Memories, trauma set centre stage
The Globe Theatre will begin its 2025 season next week with dark and experimental play Crunchy Silk, by Jess Sayer.
Craft Lounge: week to immerse in textiles
Craft Lounge: week to immerse in textiles
A new celebration of textile artistry and community spirit is coming to Ōtepoti.
Poppy display honours veterans
Poppy display honours veterans
Dunedin’s Golden Centre mall is flying the flag for veterans in the lead-up to Anzac Day, with a poppy-themed display in its main atrium.
‘Their today for our tomorrow’
‘Their today for our tomorrow’
Thousands of Dunedin people will gather at the cenotaph at dawn on Anzac Day to commemorate 110 years since the Anzac landings at Gallipoli in 1915.
Church tool in family research
Church tool in family research
It might be challenging to trace your family lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve, but dedicated genealogists can create remarkably extensive family trees.
Funding request and update
Funding request and update
Paul Clements attended the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board public forum to speak to an association funding request to install a hand rail on a steep section of the estuary track.
Karitane Bowling Club
Karitane Bowling Club
Club representative Alastair Lindsay spoke to a funding request for $2317.47 towards a new fence between the bowling club and a neighbour.
Basketball court project approved
Basketball court project approved
Brenda Harwood provides highlights from the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board's April meeting.
Hawksbury Lagoon
Hawksbury Lagoon
Otago Regional Council Science and Resilience general manager Tom Dyer and consultant Josh Von Pein spoke about Hawksbury Lagoon flood mitigation measures.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
Tool detects groundwater flooding zones
An online tool designed to flag areas at risk of groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists under the Niwa-led Future Coasts Aotearoa programme.
Record-breaking stretch
Record-breaking stretch
A mass yoga class at Forsyth Barr Stadium exceeded expectations as 632 participants, from toddlers to grandparents, joined the record-breaking experience on Sunday.
Bee believers
Bee believers
Displaying vibrant fabrics are entomologist Connal McLean, artist and co-ordinator Pam McKinlay and ecology student Rebecca Hilton.