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    Sharing the excitement

    Former University of Otago-trained pharmacist turned best-selling author Olivia Spooner has a soft spot for Otago so is looking forward to sharing the release of her latest novel

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    Creatives share art in exhibition

    Patricia Bosshard-Browne (left) and Kobi Bosshard love their Strath Taieri home even in the wind....

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    Creatives share art in exhibition

    Stalwarts of Dunedin’s artistic community for many years, Kobi Bosshard and Patricia Bosshard-Browne have recently shared their art collection

    Art seen: October 30

    "Book of Hours (fragment)", by artist unknown.

    Art seen: October 30

    By James Dignan

    'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93

    Prunella Scales. Photo: Getty

    'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93

    British actress Prunella Scales, best known for playing the formidable Sybil Fawlty in comedy show Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93.

    Nothing B grade about organ recital

    David Burchell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Nothing B grade about organ recital

    Norma’s B-List, David Burchell, Dunedin Town Hall, Sunday, October 26.

    Obituary: Bobby Whitlock, musician

    Bobby Whitlock at home in 1976. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Bobby Whitlock, musician

    Memphis-born keyboard player Bobby Whitlock made his escape from an abusive upbringing through discovering rock’n’roll.

    Obituary: Terence Stamp, actor

    Terence Stamp at the premiere of the movie "Valkyrie" at the Directors Guild of America in Los...

    Obituary: Terence Stamp, actor

    Terence Stamp was an actor who could play almost everything — from complex villains to Aussie drag queens.

    Hooked on classics

    A library display connects Taylor Swift’s back catalogue to the classical world. Photos: supplied

    Hooked on classics

    As Taylor Swift introduces literary allusion to a whole new generation, Weekend Mix music reviewer John Hayden discusses her role in the discipline of Classical...

    ODT quiz: October 30

    ODT quiz: October 30

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Thursday, October 30.

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    Berger bets the farm on neon

    PHOTO: NETFLIX

    Berger bets the farm on neon

    Placing small bets and folding under pressure, Ballad of a Small Player is overstylised and substanceless — met at this level by its director, script and star.

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    Joy where Medieval, modern meet

    Dr Anya Samarasinghe enjoys discovering contemporary art in Dunedin which reflects medieval...

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    Joy where Medieval, modern meet

    Having the opportunity to curate her own exhibition as Dunedin Public Art Gallery Ihupukutaka Kairauhī Curatorial Intern enticed Dr Anya Samarasinghe from&nbsp...

    Art seen: October 23

    Hanging Garden Babylon Bits 14, by Christine Hellyar.

    Art seen: October 23

    By James Dignan

    ‘Inventive’ choir programme thrills audience

    The Southern Youth Choir outside St Paul's earlier this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    ‘Inventive’ choir programme thrills audience

    Southern Youth Choir, St Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, Friday, October 17.

    Obituary: Terry Reid, musician

    Terry Reid performs on stage at the Rainbow Theatre, London 21st June 1973. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Terry Reid, musician

    Terry Reid had a voice so good that he was offered the job as lead singer in both Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple

    Music festival in full flight

    Music festival in full flight

    A Dunedin experimental music festival has taken off.

    Join the army, they said

    Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign is all samey hard-faced military men and long-winded...

    Join the army, they said

    I was never really a Battlefield player, despite having owned various series entries.

    Born to be in animation

    More animation series of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ may be a possibility. Photo: Netflix

    Born to be in animation

    The soundtrack from KPop Demon Hunters was the second most popular album on the Aotearoa Music Charts this week.
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