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Finding time for creation
Having to make the tough decision to give up a career she loved, Dunedin woman Disa Walker decided to go back to the activities she used to love
Art seen: January 22
Art seen: January 22
By James Dignan
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
Part of what made Patti Smith’s 2010 National Book Award winning Just Kids so captivating was stumbling across all the familiar faces throughout its pages, writes Tim Scott.
Obituary: a majestic reggae musician with uncompromising politics
Obituary: a majestic reggae musician with uncompromising politics
"I have a dislike for politicians as they’re not truthful people. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat," reggae singer Jimmy Cliff once said.
Obituary: Michael O’Neill, musician
Obituary: Michael O’Neill, musician
Michael O’Neill was an integral part of history-making Auckland band The Screaming Meemees
Obituary: Tatsuya Nakadai, actor
Obituary: Tatsuya Nakadai, actor
Tatsuya Nakadai was a veteran of Japanese cinema, starring in classic films such as Ran, High and Low and Harakiri.
Haircut moment of truth
Haircut moment of truth
She was always meant to play Jean Seberg, but first Zoey Deutch needed the haircut, Mark Olsen writes.
Blockbusters coming in hot
Blockbusters coming in hot
Weekend Mix reviewer Amasio Jutel reveals 15 movies to watch in 2026.
Scenes from a dream
Scenes from a dream
Dream workshops helped Chloé Zhao make her latest film, Sophia Evans writes.
ODT quiz: January 21
ODT quiz: January 21
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ODT quiz: January 23
ODT quiz: January 23
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ODT quiz: January 22
ODT quiz: January 22
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ODT quiz: January 20
ODT quiz: January 20
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ODT quiz: January 19
ODT quiz: January 19
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What's on for 2026
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What's on for 2026
It's time to find out what will be entertaining, exciting, stimulating, getting us talking and inspiring us in Dunedin in 2026.
'One Battle', 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
Dark comedy One Battle After Another and Hamnet, a story about William Shakespeare's grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes at the Golden Globes.
ODT quiz: January 18
ODT quiz: January 18
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ODT quiz: January 17
ODT quiz: January 17
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ODT quiz: January 16
ODT quiz: January 16
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ODT quiz: January 15
ODT quiz: January 15
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