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.
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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.
Poetry aiding mental health
Poetry aiding mental health
An Invercargill man is using poetry to help others with mental health issues.
Around and about a ‘fine little town’
Around and about a ‘fine little town’
In the years following the Otago goldrush, readers of the ODT and Otago Witness were treated to a series of lively accounts of "rambles’’ around Dunedin and its hinterland by Peter Thomson.
Frodo’s Bad Day - Part 2
Frodo’s Bad Day - Part 2
Frodo Baggins and old chum Gandalf search for a way back to Hobbiton, in this tale by David Loughrey.
Frodo's Bad Day - Part 1
Frodo's Bad Day - Part 1
David Loughrey finds Frodo Baggins in straitened circumstances in a Dunedin boarding house, desperate to return to Hobbiton.
Lake swimming invigorating and magical
Lake swimming invigorating and magical
Claire O’Connell, a Lake Wanaka year-round skin swimmer, explains her love of cold water.
Writer wins 6-month residency in capital
Writer wins 6-month residency in capital
Paddy Richardson is going to Wellington for the atmosphere.
Around and about a ‘fine little town’
Around and about a ‘fine little town’
In the years following the Otago goldrush, readers of the ODT and Otago Witness were treated to a series of lively accounts of "rambles’’ around Dunedin and its hinterland by Peter Thomson.
Game, Set and Match - part 2
Game, Set and Match - part 2
Yesterday, Prof James Moriarty came up with a plan to reclaim his former notoriety. Today, he puts that plan into action.
Game, Set and Match part 1
Game, Set and Match part 1
University Book Shop short story series: Vanda Symon finds Sherlock Holmes’ arch enemy Professor James Moriarty in South Dunedin, elderly but as evil as ever.