Top NZ authors dumped from book award over AI covers
Two books by distinguished authors have been ruled out of New Zealand's premier literary prize because their covers were generated with artificial intelligence.
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ODT quiz: November 18
ODT quiz: November 18
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Bell’s enthusiasm matched by audience
Bell’s enthusiasm matched by audience
Kaylee Bell. Regent Theatre, Dunedin, Friday, November 14.
Symphonic celebration of women
Symphonic celebration of women
Simply the Best, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, Dunedin Town Hall, Saturday, November 15.
Obituary: Redford an idealist who championed independent cinema
Obituary: Redford an idealist who championed independent cinema
Robert Redford was a pioneering actor who leaves a legacy that is not just based on his performances but his commitment to indie movies.
Method to the madness
Method to the madness
Billy Crudup has turned an eight-minute scene into the performance of his career.
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Year of creativity put into perspective
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Year of creativity put into perspective
Dunedin School of Art’s graduating students are busy finishing their projects for this year’s SITE exhibition.
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Family inspiration
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Family inspiration
In the first major public exhibition in NZ surveying the career of Australian artist Michael Zavros, the unexpected is often around the corner, finds Rebecca Fox.
Art seen: November 12
Art seen: November 12
By Laura Elliott
Obituary: Sonny Curtis, musician
Obituary: Sonny Curtis, musician
Sonny Curtis wrote or co-wrote hundreds of songs, from Keith Whitley’s country smash I’m No Stranger to the Rain to the Everly Brothers’ Walk Right Back.
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Finding beats in the east
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Finding beats in the east
Drummer Thomas Friggens thrives on variety, from rock and jazz to experimental and Indian-inspired music, he tells Rebecca Fox.
Social satire still scathing 40 years on
Social satire still scathing 40 years on
It’s the right time to go Back to the Future, blockbustering’s most brilliant social satire, Amy Nicholson writes.
Headset for the hardcore
Headset for the hardcore
George Elliott reviews logitech’s recently released headset, the Astro A20 X.
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
Stellar cast thrive among madness
Stellar cast thrive among madness
Bugonia, the latest black comedy from "Greek freak" director Yorgos Lanthimos, sees his uniquely absurdist gaze focusing on screen-dependent conspiracy theorists helplessly consumed by their bizarro beliefs.
ODT quiz: November 17
ODT quiz: November 17
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ODT quiz: November 16
ODT quiz: November 16
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ODT quiz: November 15
ODT quiz: November 15
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ODT quiz: November 14
ODT quiz: November 14
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ODT quiz: November 13
ODT quiz: November 13
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