Obituary: Roger Norrington, musician
Conductor Sir Roger Norrington brought controversy to the often staid world of classical music by demanding that music be played as it was historically.
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Obituary: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor
Obituary: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was known for playing teenage son Theo Huxtable in hit sitcom The Cosby Show in the 1980s, but did his considerable best to avoid being defined by the role.
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Composer of smooth jazz radio staples, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione also enjoyed unlikely success as a voice actor.
Live by the sword once more
Live by the sword once more
It’s probably fair to say that 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima snuck up on the gaming world a little bit with just how darned good it was.
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Music ‘heals us’
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Music ‘heals us’
It is American violinist and violist Yura Lee’s first time in New Zealand ahead of the At the World’s Edge (AWE) Music Festival next month.
Art seen: September 25
Art seen: September 25
By James Dignan
Obituary: Jimmy Swaggart, preacher
Obituary: Jimmy Swaggart, preacher
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart became a household name, amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry, only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes.
Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor
Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor
The son of an Australian prime minister, actor Julian McMahon also played his country’s PM in a Netflix series.
The art of being Miriam
The art of being Miriam
As she publishes a new book, British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes tells Eva Wiseman about the perils and pleasures of being herself.
After years running with it, it’s a pass
After years running with it, it’s a pass
Here is a question this grizzled veteran of sports gaming never thought he would have to ask.
ODT quiz: September 27
ODT quiz: September 27
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Saturday, September 27.
ODT quiz: September 26
ODT quiz: September 26
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, September 26.
ODT quiz: September 25
ODT quiz: September 25
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ODT quiz: September 24
ODT quiz: September 24
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ODT quiz: September 23
ODT quiz: September 23
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ODT quiz: September 22
ODT quiz: September 22
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, September 22.
Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan has been announced at the top of the bill for Laneway Festival 2026.
Light of an earlier sun
Light of an earlier sun
An image of a long-lost Kawarau Gorge rock formation is among more than 100 rare and early photographs on display at a new exhibition in Dunedin, Tim Scott reports.
Art seen: September 18
Art seen: September 18
By Laura Elliott