Community
Dunedin Celebrates Robbie Burns
January 23, 2009 - 7:39pm
If Robbie Burns were alive, he would be turning 250 years old on Sunday.
As he's Dunedin's patron of poetry, the town is set to celebrate this Sunday...within a weekend of fantastic festival fun. ›see story
Otago Hospice Gets Some Help From Two Of Our Rugby Greats
January 20, 2009 - 6:54pm
Two of Otago's rugby greats are putting their bodies on the line for the Otago Hospice, with the help of a local fundraiser.
Both Richard Knight and David Latta are men of few words, but are pleased speak for a great cause. ›see story
Bacteria Levels Safe At Beach
January 16, 2009 - 7:03pm
Testing of the water on city beaches late yesterday has shown it is once again safe to swim at St Clair and St Kilda.
St Clair beach was closed yesterday due to harmful levels of bacteria on the water.
The Dunedin City Council tests the water quality of the city's swimming beaches on a daily basis, with unfavourable results sent out the evening of the test. ›read more
Volunteers Brighten Up Dunedin
January 15, 2009 - 7:37pm
Those of you who enjoy the scenery around the Harbour Cycleway may have noticed things getting a lot more colourful this week, thanks to the work of some keen volunteers. ›see story
Have Dunedin People Made A New Year's Resolution
January 14, 2009 - 5:53pm
When the calendar year ticks over from December 31st to January the first, historically many people have made New Year's Resolutions.
However it seems making a resolution may be a thing of the past for Dunedin people, as many seemed to not be bothering this year, as our word on the street team discovered this afternoon ›see story
Whare Flat Gets Ready For The New Year
December 16, 2008 - 7:34pm
With just 9 sleeps until Christmas, 2008's days are numbered.
One group of local performers is busy organising a fun way to bring in the new calender. ›see story
Line Drawing Show
December 13, 2008 - 2:01pm
A considerable audience was last night witness to a controversial performance at Dunedin's None Gallery.
Artist Adrian Hall and violinist Motoko Kikkawa turned line drawing upside down, challenging ideas of what it is to put art on the wall. ›see story
Santa Parade On Sunday
December 5, 2008 - 7:03pm
Christmas is just around the corner, and our first taste of the festive season begins with the annual Santa Parade finishing in the Octagon.
This year welcomes the return of the Mayor's Carols at the Regent, after a two year absence - an event which will happen just after the Parade. ›see story
Jandal Day Appeal
December 5, 2008 - 6:56pm
Volunteer lifesavers from around the region took their jandals and buckets to the streets today for the second annual Jandal Day Appeal.
The team are hoping to beat last year's total of $14,000 to fund training and equipment for the 180 volunteer surf lifesavers around Otago. ›see story
Unsung Heroes Competition Supreme Winner Named
December 4, 2008 - 6:18pm
The Star's unsung heroes competition was held yesterday evening to recognise those in our community that contribute so much for little in Return.
A very surprised Wax Preston was the supreme winner of the Community spirit award for his work with a myriad of organisations around the city. ›see story
Green Island Death
November 21, 2008 - 6:47pm
The Dunedin CIB are currently investigating a suspicious death in Green Island.
No one from the CIB was available to talk to nine local news about the case before we went to air.
The police are expected to release more details this evening. ›read more
Art School Exhibition Begins
November 21, 2008 - 4:49pm
The annual Otago Polytechnic Art School end of year exhibition opens tomorrow.
'Site' showcases the many works from final year students studying in the Bachelor of Fine Arts course. ›see story
The Star Wants Dunedin's Unsung Heroes
November 18, 2008 - 6:08pm
The Star is again calling for nominations for their annual Unsung Hero Compitition
The promotion asks Dunedinites to put forth names of individuals who they think have given an outstanding service to the community. ›see story
Oamaru Gets Ready
November 14, 2008 - 7:33pm
Oamaru is getting ready to celebrate its victorian heritage this weekend. ›see story
Creations On The Cat Walk
November 14, 2008 - 7:25pm
This year's graduating Otago Polytechnic School of Design students are to show their wares this weekend.
23 students have spent three years working toward the weekend's show, and are looking forward to seeing their creations on the cat walk, although not all want a career in fashion. ›see story
Bonsai Plants On Display
November 14, 2008 - 7:23pm
The Otago Bonsai Society Biennial Exhibition is brightening up the city again- giving Dunedin plant lovers the chance to become elegant giants in a mini spring wonderland. ›see story
Circulation Festival
November 13, 2008 - 6:56pm
Circulation Festival is nearly upon us, with some of the best circus performers in New Zealand taking part.
For those who are unable to fork out the eighty dollars to buy a ticket to the four day festival a free performance on Saturday should whet the appetite for all your circus needs. ›see story
DCC Creates Fund for Local Organisations
November 5, 2008 - 6:11pm
The Dunedin City Council's economic development committee announced today the first recipients who will receive funding for their business or enterprise.
A wide range of businesses were given funding, from the Strath Taieri Irrigation Project to Tourism Dunedin, all in an effort to help out local organisations. ›see story

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