Perfectly predatory
Perfectly predatory
Wildlife documentary maker, broadcaster and author Alison Ballance has turned her gaze to the great white shark, "as perfect a creature as you could get", writes Shane Gilchrist.
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The Clean's 'Boodle' wins national award
The Clean's 'Boodle' wins national award
Dunedin band The Clean has won a national award for its 1981 recording Boodle Boodle Boodle.
Rise of the geeks
Rise of the geeks
From game fanatics to cosplayers both casual and competitive, this weekend’s Armageddon Expo is raising the pulse of many a geek. Oh, the humanity, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Slippery truths
Slippery truths
Less than a year ago, Graeme Macrae Burnet was a relatively unknown novelist signed to an obscure independent publisher. Then his book was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Shane Gilchrist...
Music from the edge
Music from the edge
First held in 2000, the biennial Lines of Flight festival is about to celebrate its 10th season of experimental music, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Writing only what he knows
Writing only what he knows
As a child Gregg Hurwitz just wanted to write stories. That urge has taken the best-selling American thriller author a long way, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Hot property
Hot property
Dunedin’s hot housing market has some prospective buyers sweating.
A foot in the door
A foot in the door
Investors from elsewhere are contributing to a shifting housing landscape in Dunedin, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Entirely composed
Entirely composed
As her second album looms, Dunedin singer-songwriter Nadia Reid steadies herself for a new chapter, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Positively educational
Positively educational
A Ministry of Education initiative aimed at fostering positive behaviour in schools is gaining more than a few pass marks, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Blow by blow
Blow by blow
Some serious brainpower has been directed at the dangers of being struck in the head, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Worlds of imagination
Worlds of imagination
"The great imaginer of our time," Clive Barker also likes his tea, Shane Gilchrist discovers as an exhibition of works by the British writer, film-maker and artist opens in Dunedin.
Gearing up for growth
Gearing up for growth
Nick Beekhuis, owner-operator of Offtrack Mountain Bike Tours, has noticed his season getting longer.
Sound and vision
Sound and vision
From conversations and critiques to photos and pop-art, a new book on Dunedin’s fabled music scene reverberates with energy, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Colour and light
Colour and light
A new book aims to shine a light on Dunedin stained-glass maestro Roy Miller, writes Shane Gilchrist.
'Lots of positives' in new music studio
'Lots of positives' in new music studio
The plan to replace the Albany St music complex with a new $15 million studio and performance facility is welcome news to Dunedin sound engineer Stephen Kilroy.
Chorus of concern
Chorus of concern
Facing staff cuts, the University of Otago music department exerts a loud, proud influence on our community and culture, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Lessons learned for life
Lessons learned for life
The ability to hone their craft at university is helping to launch the careers of musicians.
Uni plans $15m music facilty
Uni plans $15m music facilty
The University of Otago is planning to build a $15 million recording studio and music production facility, mothballing its present Albany St building.
Stateside success for Dunedin singer
Stateside success for Dunedin singer
Dunedin singer Kylie Price, having won two major prizes at a United States country music festival, promptly celebrated her success with a burger.