Aloud and in full colour
It might sound like Carol Hirschfeld but it’s Shayne Carter’s story, film-maker Margaret Gordon tells Tom McKinlay.
Dance
Music off the leash
Music off the leash
There’s no time to hit pause, Purple Dog’s frontwoman tells Seren Stevens.
Escape the world into the shire
Escape the world into the shire
Just when you thought the Lord of the Rings product train had run out of steam, Wētā Workshop has more, Bill Hickman writes.
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Residential hall recreated in the virtual world
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Residential hall recreated in the virtual world
Forget couch fires in Castle St.
Thousands turn out to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands turn out in Birmingham to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands of heavy metal fans have lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
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Rediscovering tīpuna
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Rediscovering tīpuna
Raising the profile of 19th century Māori leader H.K. Taiaroa’s life and work is the aim of a new exhibition at Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Art seen: July 31
Art seen: July 31
By James Dignan
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‘Enriching’ opportunity for Poet Laureate
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‘Enriching’ opportunity for Poet Laureate
In his last months as New Zealand’s Poet Laureate, Chris Tse has been connecting with fellow laureates and poets in Europe.
Ed Sheeran adds another Christchurch concert
Ed Sheeran adds another Christchurch concert
Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.
Prats aplenty in chaotic, witty whodunit
Prats aplenty in chaotic, witty whodunit
Death by Fatal Murder, Taieri Dramatic Society, Fire Station Theatre, Mosgiel, Sunday, July 27.
Obituary: Maurice Gee
Obituary: Maurice Gee
Maurice Gee was one of New Zealand’s most decorated authors, his books for children and adults winning awards at home and abroad.
Fun but needs (armour) polish
Fun but needs (armour) polish
I was recently given the opportunity to have a quick look at an alpha-build of a new game called Renown, alongside a small play session with Australian developers RDBK Studios.
ODT quiz: August 3
ODT quiz: August 3
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ODT quiz: August 2
ODT quiz: August 2
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ODT quiz: August 1
ODT quiz: August 1
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ODT quiz: July 31
ODT quiz: July 31
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ODT quiz: July 30
ODT quiz: July 30
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ODT quiz: July 29
ODT quiz: July 29
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Art seen: July 24
Art seen: July 24
By Laura Elliott
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Female big band to visit Dunedin
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Female big band to visit Dunedin
After years of being the only woman in the big bands she performed in, Lana Law has embraced the idea of an all-female big band.