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Dunedin arts scene flourishes

Dunedin’s vibrant arts scene continues to flourish with a raft of fine arts, musical and theatre exhibitions, productions and events planned for this year. Rebecca Fox takes a look at some of what...

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Weinstein trial not referendum on #MeToo: judge

Three men and two women have been chosen as jurors in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, as the judge cautioned against using the case to make a broader statement about the #MeToo movement.

LOTR show causing headaches for local film producers

The filming of the new Lord of the Rings television series is causing some headaches for local film producers as they struggle to find workers and studio space.
Kiwi talent nominated for Oscars

Hollywood darling Taika Waititi and Kiwi screenwriter Anthony McCarten are both nominated for Academy Awards this year.
Work starts on Netflix drama

Maniototo residents are opening their doors to film crew members this month as work starts on the Jane Campion production The Power of the Dog.

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Short story: The Shark Bell - Part 2

Petra's story concludes in Part 2 of The Shark Bell by R.L. Stedman.

Short story: The Shark Bell - Part 1

Short story: The Shark Bell - Part 1

A fortnight after her husband left her for his personal trainer, Petra took up running. She told herself it was nothing to do with Carter or his parting words.
Short story: Paper Butterflies - Part 2

Short story: Paper Butterflies - Part 2

Summer finds her admiration of Fin’s ‘‘water magic’’ may be misplaced in the conclusion of Paper Butterflies by Kura Carpenter.
Short story: Paper Butterflies - Part 1

Short story: Paper Butterflies - Part 1

As the long school holidays draw to an end, Summer is left wondering if Fin even knows she exists in the first part of Paper Butterflies, by Kura Carpenter.

gaming

Hayden Meikle plays Fifa, more than a game. Photo: Saskia Meikle

Game on: 20 years of gaming

It was 20 years ago today ... well, sort of. Hayden Meikle first had a game review published in the Otago Daily Times on October 19, 1999. Twenty years later, he remains a player.

Tokyo-Dunedin alliance boosts game developer

Tokyo-Dunedin alliance boosts game developer

One of the world’s leading games developers thinks Dunedin’s got game.
Games stream requires lecturer

Games stream requires lecturer

Wanted: a lecturer who understands the development and delivery of game design.
E-sports: are they really?

E-sports: are they really?

The e-sports industry keeps growing and growing. But is it a sport? Is sitting at a computer in a room really sport? The Otago Daily Times looks at the argument over whether e-sport makes the cut...