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With only one exhibition space and more than 18,000 art works in its permanent collection, there are many treasures that are rarely seen first-hand in the Hocken Pictures collection.

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Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW

An "epic" prequel to the Mad Max film franchise starring Hollywood super star Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in NSW, pumping $350 million into the state's economy.

Central hopes to reap benefits from Amazon's Lord of the Rings filming

The mayor of Central Otago says he hopes the region will see some of the benefits of an Amazon Lord of the Rings series that has begun filming in New Zealand.
'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

Helen McCrory, the British actress known for playing steely female characters on stage and screen, has died of cancer at 52.
Constant film work potential in Dunedin

A consistent flow of screen projects could provide enough work for a Dunedin-based film crew year-round.

Former bookstore building to go

Former bookstore building to go

An apartment block looks set to replace a Dunedin literary institution and former party house.
Nourishing and delicious treats

Nourishing and delicious treats

Raglan food writer and former chef Emma Galloway believes the foods we crave every day are those that are nourishing, beautiful, simple to make and absolutely delicious to eat.
Kidnap book launch cancelled

Kidnap book launch cancelled

A book detailing the impact one of North Otago’s most notorious crimes had on one of its participant’s family has stirred up controversy in the community almost 40 years on.

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Otago Girls’ High School pupil Carinn Gaspar has won two international awards. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Carinn’s game to take on world’s young code writers

A time-travelling cat with no name, looking for a place to call home.

‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety

‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety

A new tool has been launched to make sure agricultural spreader pilots are safer in the air.
Destiny awaits

Destiny awaits

After getting his hands on its latest major expansion, Destiny addict Ben Allan checks in on the state of the game franchise, still rolling on in its seventh year.
Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

The peace and joy of flying across the Pacific on the giant wings of the toroa-albatross await players of the interactive game Toroa, now in its prototype phase.

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Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW

Central hopes to reap benefits from Amazon's Lord of the Rings filming

'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

Constant film work potential in Dunedin

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Art Seen: April 15

Art Seen: April 8

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Wordsmiths to judge prison writing

Former bookstore building to go

Former bookstore building to go

Nourishing and delicious treats

Nourishing and delicious treats

Kidnap book launch cancelled

Kidnap book launch cancelled

gaming

Carinn’s game to take on world’s young code writers

‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety

‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety

Destiny awaits

Destiny awaits

Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

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