Well crafted tale of life in small Otago town
South Island-bred and based Owen Marshall carefully and with quietly dignified humour outlines life in a provincial Otago town, writes Jessie Neilson.
Entertainment
Tale of pre-digital film-making
Tale of pre-digital film-making
Whatever It Takes is one of the great "little Kiwi battler'' stories told brilliantly, Jim Sullivan writes.
A lead role in her life
A lead role in her life
In her new book Keepers of History, Dunedin-based writer Renee Hollis preserves the stories of some of our oldest citizens. In this edited extract, she talks to Evelyn Hutchins (nee Bovett), who...
University history covers wide expansive themes
University history covers wide expansive themes
From academic research to the shenanigans of students, the official history of the University of Otago's first 150 years tells a broad-ranging, inclusive story.
Screenwriter connects with limestone
Screenwriter connects with limestone
Fiona Farrell's central character in Limestone, Clare Lacey, was "born in limestone country".
Review: Refreshing take on Otago Uni's history
History told in a refreshing and lively way
Alison Clarke's book celebrating 150 years of the University of Otago is a satisfying, lively and first-rate read, writes Jim Sullivan.
Fascinating political study, but man harder to pin down
Fascinating political study, but man harder to pin down
In many ways, the story of James Macandrew is the story of early Dunedin, writes Mike Houlahan.
Turning the tables on diets
Turning the tables on diets
Step away from the fear and embrace the goodness of feel-good wholesome food, Lee Holmes says.
Two new cookbooks
Two new cookbooks
Rebecca Fox reviews two of the latest cookbooks.
Tracing origins of student flats
Tracing origins of student flats
The origin of Dunedin's Skid Row is lost in time, Sarah Gallagher and Ian Chapman write in the edited extract from Scarfie Flats of Dunedin.
Decisions, decisions
Decisions, decisions
Steven Johnson, the author of Everything Bad Is Good for You, talks to Andrew Anthony about his new book, and why decision-making is a creative process.
Taieri Mouth history brought up to date
Taieri Mouth history brought up to date
Celebrating the history of Taieri Mouth at the launch of a revised history of area are (from left) family historian Elizabeth Cowie, author Win Parkes and Taieri Mouth Amenities Society president...
Having book published in US 'a bit surreal'
Having book published in US 'a bit surreal'
An Invercargill man who "grew up on Westerns'' has had his first novel published in the United States.
Huge service to health acknowledged
Huge service to health acknowledged
Geoff Adams reviews The Unconventional Career of Dr Muriel Bell by Diana Brown. Published by Otago University Press.
Detainee wins top Aus prize for book written on phone
Detainee wins top Aus prize for book written on phone
A refugee held in a remote Pacific detention centre has won Australia's top literature prize with his debut book, which he wrote on his mobile phone and delivered one chapter at a time via WhatsApp.
Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees
Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees
The finalists for the national book awards have been announced and local literary talent made a strong showing.
Taieri Mouth book out on Waitangi Day
Taieri Mouth book out on Waitangi Day
A revised book covering nearly 200 years of history of the Taieri Mouth district is set to be launched on Waitangi Day.
Winning words inspired by Burns
Winning words inspired by Burns
The annual Robert Burns Poetry Competition stirs up memories and inspires writers from near and far. They share their winning words with Otago Daily Times readers.
The swimming was the easy part
The swimming was the easy part
Arno Marten, director of Packrafting NZ, tells of battling the mountainous seas of the Fiordland coastline in Annette Lees' new book Swim.
Time and residence a luxury for writer
Time and residence a luxury for writer
When Michael Steven returns to Dunedin, he usually crashes on a mate's couch.