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    Sam Neill at his vineyard, Two Paddocks, in Central Otago. Photo: RNZ

    From Spielberg to Kidman: Tributes flow for Sir Sam

    Actors, directors and world leaders have reacted to the death of New Zealand's Sam Neill.

    Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78

    Sam Neill at Two Paddocks in Central Otago in 2025. Photo: RNZ

    Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78

    New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, his family has announced in a statement.

    Goldie portrait, missing for 100 years, goes up for auction

    'Lost in Thought, Ngāheke, An Arawa Chieftain'. Photo: NZ artbroker / supplied

    Goldie portrait, missing for 100 years, goes up for auction

    A Goldie portrait that vanished from public view for more than a century is expected to fetch about $420,000 when it goes on sale this weekend.

    ODT quiz: July 14

    ODT quiz: July 14

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    ODT quiz: July 12

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    The epic work of fame

    Himesh Patel (right) as Eurylochus in The Odyssey, with Jimmy Gonzales as Cepheus and Matt Damon...

    The epic work of fame

    Himesh Patel is about to star in The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, and has a lead role in a high-profile reboot of The X-Files.

    Customisable keyboard, but higher price tag

    Customisable keyboard, but higher price tag

    Tech review Logitech G512 X 75 Keyboard and Palm RestFrom: LogitechRating: 4/5 The Logitech G512 X is a keyboard that decides to do a lot. It’s a mechanical keyboard that includes...

    ODT quiz: July 11

    ODT quiz: July 11

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Saturday, July 11.

    Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75

    Bonnie Tyler performs during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Opera...

    Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75

    The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler's singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident.

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    Weaving through time

    Fold: Woven in the fabric of Space Time, weaving by Pam McKinlay, various grades monofilament and...

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    Weaving through time

    Pam McKinlay’s passion for art and science is seen every year in an annual exhibition she curates featuring local artists’ responses to scientists’ work.

    Art seen: July 9

    Nigel Brown’s Listening to Ruru. PHOTO: JAMES DIGNAN

    Art seen: July 9

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    Science and art connect

    Auckland artist Sione Faletau with his work ALOHA NŌ, Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, Hawai‘i. PHOTO:...

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    Science and art connect

     Scientific data can be a huge resource for artists.

    ODT quiz: July 10

    ODT quiz: July 10

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, July 10.

    ODT quiz: July 9

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    ODT quiz: July 7

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Tuesday, July 7.

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    ODT quiz: July 6

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, July 6.

    A scene to be heard

    Photo: Ethan Montaner

    A scene to be heard

    A four-EP cross-section of young local musicians is full of character and steeped in rebellious attitude, George Elliott writes.

    The wonder of being Kingsley

    Ben Kingsley (left) as Trevor Slattery and Yahya Adbul-Mateen II as Simon Williams in Wonder Man....

    The wonder of being Kingsley

    From very early on, Ben Kingsley’s talent found kind supporters, which is so important, he tells Glenn Whipp.
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