Romantic messenger holding on to hope
Romantic messenger holding on to hope
Jane Goodall has changed the world but, as Greg Bruce finds out, that doesn't mean she wants her photo taken.
Life & Style
So, kiwi, tell us what's been going on . . .
So, kiwi, tell us what's been going on . . .
After eight years of quiet, unstudied residence at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, the Haast tokoeka there are now the subject of research being carried out by PhD student Jane Tansell.
Scottish ties still strong
Scottish ties still strong
When World War 1 broke out in 1914, Scottish organisations all over New Zealand petitioned the government to form a Scottish kilted unit as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
5 questions with: Tom Willis
5 questions with: Tom Willis
Former All Black Tom Willis is a lawyer in Dunedin.
Unfamiliar territories
Unfamiliar territories
Since the school holidays are now upon us, and sticking with the technology theme of the past few weeks, let's look at internet bingeing, writes parenting columnist Ian Munro.
Less of a walk, more of a journey
Less of a walk, more of a journey
The Proclaimers might have walked more than 500 miles to fall down at your door. Why are Kiwis travelling around the globe to walk that distance for no apparent reason at all?
Column: Are photos with resumes ok?
Can't say - but you know who you are
Is it ever okay for a company to ask prospective employees for a photo when applying for a job, Kate Oktay wonders.
When you're down, embrace the RAIN
When you're down, embrace the RAIN
When we find our expectations have been dashed and we're left feeling disappointed, sad and angry, what do we do about it?
Taonga species treasures indeed
Taonga species treasures indeed
The new plants trail at the Dunedin Botanic Garden has many treasured species on display, writes Clare Fraser.
Oeno: What we don't know
Oeno: What we don't know
If my calculations are correct and my assumptions about the time the average ODT reader rises from their slumber on any given Wednesday are accurate, I'd like to ask you to consider doing me a...
A world without welcome
A world without welcome
Manus Island detainee and award-winning writer Behrouz Boochani gives Bruce Munro a rare, emotional telephone interview.
5 questions with: Chris Trotter
5 questions with: Chris Trotter
Chris Trotter writes the weekly political column From the Left, which is published in the Otago Daily Times.
Spectacular Saturn!
Spectacular Saturn!
With Jupiter dominating the night, it's easy to forget that another gas giant planet, the beautiful Saturn, is also on view.
A clean Bill of health
A clean Bill of health
Strong legislation on addressing climate change can leave us all better off, writes Alex MacMillan.
Managing expectations
Managing expectations
"I didn't sign up for this!", "This isn't what I was expecting!". How many of us have uttered either of those comments, asks life coach Jan Aitken.
Video gaming has grown up
Video gaming has grown up
Whatever your feelings about "computer games", playing competitive esports requires some of the same skills as traditional codes, writes Ian Munro.
Humming a panicky tune
Humming a panicky tune
As your reward for finishing reading (and - shudder - in fact, even thinking) about climate change in the last column, here is a list of things that should cheer you up, writes Kate Oktay.
Not so crystal clear
Not so crystal clear
Gwyneth loves them, Adele can't sing without them and Kim Kardashian uses them to deal with stress. Many are lured by their promise of mystical powers, but are "healing" crystals connecting us to...
Electric trams on familiar streets
Electric trams on familiar streets
The familiar names of the electric tram route through Edinburgh seems to promise something similar here, writes Bill Campbell.
Putting solutions together
Putting solutions together
If our energy systems don’t bend to the winds of change something is going to give, writes Scott Willis.
