Dunedin provided a welcome rest today for a man on a bike on a mission. Inspired by a friend's battle with cancer, Auckland student Steve Chesterfield set himself a huge goal. ›see story

In late October, a fire ripped through the Lake Waihola Tavern, leaving the establishment gutted. However, just over two months on from the devastating fire, something is rising out of the ashes. ›see story

Today is the last day of the Jewish celebration of Chanukah, where many people light ceremonial candles. In Dunedin this evening Rabbi Schmuel[ Kopel will light a giant Menorah in the Lower Octagon. ›see story

The approaching holiday season is celebrated in different ways by different cultures. For the Jewish faith, Hanukkah candles are being lit on December the 17th, while Christians are celebrating the birth of Christ and many are awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus, who's already made an appearance or two in Dunedin. ›see story

All Black Ali Williams is in Dunedin telling tales and he's not holding back. Williams new book Ali's Book of Tall Tales, covers everything from why the Queen has a slightly distorted view of New Zealand rugby players, to the truth about Daniel Carter's undies. ›see story

Presbyterian Support was established in Otago in 1906, and for more than 100 years has supported vulnerable people in our society. Although times have changed, there have always been people in need of a helping hand and, according to the agency, this Christmas is going to be a difficult one for many Dunedin families. ›see story

Some of Dunedin's finest citizens were recognised last night at the Dunedin Stars 2009 awards. About 150 people gathered for the annual awards, which were held at the Dunedin Railway Station. ›see story

Against a back-drop of strong opposition from Labour, legislation allowing prisons to be privatised was pushed through under urgency in Parliament late last week. Today we took to the streets to ask Dunedinites whether they thought allowing our prisons to be run privately was a good idea. ›see story

Presbyterian Support Otago held an official opening yesterday for a new facility which combines two branches of the organisation. Stepping Stones, and Community Services for the Older Person, are now sharing premises in South Dunedin, which were opened by a special guest yesterday. ›see story

One man on a motorcycle hoping to provide a vital lifeline to the people of Papua New Guinea stopped off in Dunedin today as part of a nationwide journey. Frank Carter and his 1955 Dot Scrambler Motorcycle are travelling the length of New Zealand to raise awareness and funds for a new link to those otherwise out of reach. [TAKE VT] ›see story

Senior officials from international charity United Way have been in Dunedin to meet with supporters and see first hand what the organisation is doing in our city. And by all accounts, they are impressed with what they have seen. ›see story

Former Dunedin band The Renderers have been living in Christchurch since 2006, when they moved there for family reasons. Three years down the track, and with a year spent living in China, Germany and America recently behind them, they return to play at an old haunt. ›see story

This weekend ballet fans will have the chance to grab a boarding pass and take a magical flight to Neverland, courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. We decided to take a walk on the wild side and track down the notoriously blood-thirsty Captain Hook. ›see story

As the final event in the SPCA Paws Appeal Week, collectors will hit the streets tomorrow to raise funds for neglected animals. Otago SPCA chief executive Phil Soper says these kind of appeals are vital to the organisation to be able to maintain essential services. ›read more

St Clair Community Kindergarten was in celebration mode today as one special little girl entered her last week at the centre. Nine Local News went to find out what made today so special. ›see story

The University of Otago is thrilled a High Court judge has upheld its right to discipline students for off-campus behaviour. The Otago University Students Association ordered the judicial review after the University used its official Code of Conduct to discipline some students involved in this year's Toga Parade. ›read more