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Survivors say the physical and sexual abuse that occurred at Catholic schools, such as Marylands School in Christchurch, were 'crimes against humanity'. Photo: Supplied / V C Browne & Son By Jimmy Ellingham A man who survived and witnessed sexual and physical abuse at Catholic-run schools says the way the church investigates complaints of wrongdoing needs to change.

Wānaka multimillionaire and wellness businessman Matt Chapman is selling his recently completed Roys Peninsula home, Synchronicity, to "simplify my life".

The Spartan Softball Club is inviting people to take part in its Have a Go Day on Sunday.

An opening day on Saturday saw 20 people from Forbury, Tainui and Punga croquet clubs gather at Leith Croquet Club to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 croquet season.

Local democracy matters — do not let anyone tell you otherwise.

Holly Robinson competes during the women’s shot put-F46 final. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES As the fireworks fade and para athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games make their ways home, the long-term effects of seeing inspirational competitors shine will continue to inspire future participants.

PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti pupils perform during the opening night of Otago Polyfest on Monday.

Members of Dunedin’s Ageing Gracefully Dance group surround founders and leaders Suzanne Renner and Kathryn Olcott. Pictured are (back, from left) Tricia Wilce, Therese Madden, Teresa Nel, Lynn Rodeka and Christine Whitehead. Middle (from left) Barbara Bloemsaat, Pippa Laverty and Joy Pearson. Front (from left) Ruth Thomas, Penny Keirle, Claire Soal, Renner, Olcott and Terry MacTavish. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD Members of Dunedin’s Ageing Gracefully dance community group enjoy the joy and health benefits of dance during their regular Wednesday dance sessions.

Auckland-based writer Tessa Patrick will lead a conversation on stories and the land. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Returning to the South for the New Zealand Young Writers Festival is a joyful homecoming for Kāi Tahu writer Tessa Patrick.

Auckland performance poet Nathan Joe returns to the NZYWF to lead Dirty Passports. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The New Zealand Young Writers Festival brings the cutting edge of contemporary writing to Dunedin this weekend, where three days of performances, panel discussions and workshops are planned. 

Among the many cats on display at the Southern Cross Cat Club Show on Sunday will be the popular Devon Rex breed, which includes cats of a variety of colours including brown tabby and black and white. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Cat lovers will flock to Mosgiel this Sunday for a close encounter with rare and exotically beautiful cats in the popular annual Southern Cross All Breeds Cat Club Show.

Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board on September 4.

Melanie Button. PHOTO:SUPPLIED Simon Henderson looks at highlights from the West Harbour Community Board meeting on September 4.

Otago Peninsula Community Board The Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting was dominated by a lengthy public forum, as a stream of local residents stepped up to raise concerns and speak to funding applications.

Queen’s High School footballers are back at school as they reflect on an impressive season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED There are hundreds and hundreds of Otago and Southland youngsters in action during winter secondary schools tournament week. Highlighting every star performer is an impossible task.

Otago Peninsula Board members gather with year 4, 5 and 6 pupils from peninsula schools after Thursday’s "mock meeting". Pictured are (adults, from left) board member Stacey Kokaua-Balfour, Cr Andrew Whiley, Broad Bay School principal Rebecca Gilbertson, Macandrew Bay School principal Nic Brown, board member Edna Stevenson, board chairman Paul Pope, board member and Portobello School teacher Cheryl Neill, board member Hoani Langsbury, (children, from left) Broad Bay School pupils Nazahah Nisha, Jara Armstrong and Vera Wainwright, Macandrew Bay School pupils Asta Angelson, Quinn Pettigrew and Ava Cooke and Portobello School pupils Maya Luff, Ida Ritchie and Ko Tahi-O-Rangi. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD   Pupils of Otago Peninsula schools experienced local government first hand, and had some good suggestions to make, during a "mock" community board meeting last week.