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Church scheme still in demand

After 10 years of providing affordable, top-quality fruit and vegetables to Dunedin households, the All Saints’ Fruit & Veges scheme is going strong.

By Brenda Harwood

Play a rambunctious, physical performance

Writer and performer Nick Tipa delivers an intensely physical performance in his show Babyface....

Play a rambunctious, physical performance

Weird and wonderful world of pro-wrestling brought to life.

Absurdity of learning in sister act

Educated entertainment . . . Sisters Hana Cadzow (left) and Joelle Peters find humour in learning...

Absurdity of learning in sister act

Siblings present fresh and unforced show.

Wit and wisdom combined in uplifting play

Literary heroine . . . Dunedin actor Terry MacTavish inhabited the role of Georgette Heyer in the...

Wit and wisdom combined in uplifting play

Clever, amusing little asides add to entertainment.

Intriguing approach to Shakespeare

Elisa Jones and Josiah Morgan perform in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (Images from...

Intriguing approach to Shakespeare

Bard’s vision of ancient Rome brought to life.

Engaging story of gods and heroes

Dunedin's Max Beal performs in An Iliad, by by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare based on Homer’s...

Engaging story of gods and heroes

Retelling of mythical Trojan War an emotional rollercoaster.

Historic engine on the move

Keeping historic engineering alive is Otago Vintage Machinery Club president Tony Newton (front)...

Historic engine on the move

An historic engine that traversed the frozen snow of Antarctica is on the move once more.

Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park

Logan Park High School staff and students form the number 50 for the school’s anniversary. Photo:...

Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park

An eye-catching image was created to celebrate a significant anniversary.

Performer tells tales of life

Entertainer Monty Montgomery shares her story during her show at the Dunedin Fringe Festival....

Performer tells tales of life

It has been quite a journey for entertainer Olivia Montgomery.

Homage to writer to return to stage

Dunedin actor Terry MacTavish in the role of author Georgette Heyer in her Fringe Festival show...

Homage to writer to return to stage

A theatre piece honouring the life and legacy of mid-20th century English writer Georgette Heyer was so well-received at its debut last year that it is returning for the Dunedin Fringe Festival.

Forty years celebrated

District Representative, Governor Elect, Margaret Melhop presents the the Lamplighter to...

Forty years celebrated

District representative and governor-elect Margaret Melhop pins the Lamplighter gold brooch on Altrusa International of Taieri member Clare Banks to recognise her 40 years of service.

Dating, Odin, music: an art combo

Working together as Spectacle to create the "Close" show are Ōtepoti creatives (from front to...

Dating, Odin, music: an art combo

Dunedin arts collective Spectacle has invited five Ōtepoti creatives to come together to create an art installation that invites audience participation for the Dunedin Fringe Festival.

Ensemble returns inspired

Ensemble returns inspired

Dunedin’s Octagon Ensemble returns to the stage this weekend to present a programme of music from Dunedin, New Zealand and the world.

Golfers to be strung along to raise funds

Golfers to be strung along to raise funds

Belleknowes Golf Club is hosting an entertaining afternoon of nine-hole golf from 1pm this Sunday, March 16.

Fringe show to 'bring back Star fountain'

Dunedin theatre practitioner and New Athenaeum Theatre general manager Ellie Swann is recreating...

Fringe show to 'bring back Star fountain'

The glorious Star Fountain and its synchronised water, music and lights, which graced the Octagon from the 1960s to the 1990s, will be given a cheeky remake in a Dunedin Fringe Festival show.

Comedian tackles former racism in show

Comedian Simon Kingsley-Holmes delves into former attitudes for his latest show. Photo: Sam...

Comedian tackles former racism in show

Racism is not an obvious choice for a comedy show, though some comedians in the past have been accused of it.

Locals hope to make a splash internationally

Getting ready to compete overseas are Diving Ōtākou members (back row from left) Lyvia Nilsen, 17...

Locals hope to make a splash internationally

An ambitious squad of young divers are poised to make waves at two major overseas events.

Church scheme still in demand

All Saints Fruit & Veges scheme volunteers (from left) Theodora Clarke-Wallace, 15, Rev Ruth...

Church scheme still in demand

After 10 years of providing affordable, top-quality fruit and vegetables to Dunedin households, the All Saints’ Fruit & Veges scheme is going strong.

Diversity focus for race relations

Dunedin Multicultural Council president Dr Lux Selvanesan says the theme for this year’s event is...

Diversity focus for race relations

A week of events will celebrate cultural unity.

Superb, intense concert

Superb, intense concert

CLERICI CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY Dunedin Symphony OrchestraMarch 8, Dunedin Town Hall A superb performance by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, brilliantly led by conductor Umberto Clerici...

Community Awards to celebrate charities

An awards ceremony will celebrate the dedication of community-minded organisations.

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