Pick of the pics
Otago Daily Times photographer Peter McIntosh shares his favourite photos of the 2020.
Life & Style
Grisly Millers Flat mystery remains unsolved to this day
Grisly Millers Flat mystery remains unsolved to this day
Christchurch writer Jonathan Allan delves into a mystery from the tumultuous days of the Otago gold rush and uncovers a tale of police incompetence, mistaken identity, and — murder!
The first season of the Landers
The first season of the Landers
In 1996 it was a brave new world. Professional rugby had arrived in New Zealand and a new competition was about to begin. Sports editor Steve Hepburn looks back at the first Highlanders and how the season panned out.
Variety on offer in prolific fishery
Variety on offer in prolific fishery
The lower Taieri river is a very productive fishery with a good population of resident brown trout, large sea-run trout from September to November, perch, flounder and mullet.
Dukkah roasted cauliflower and avocado dressing
Dukkah roasted cauliflower and avocado dressing
Christchurch sisters Rosa and Margo Flanagan keep things simple and straightforward with their plant-based recipes.
Tattoos commemorate family story
Tattoos commemorate family story
The artwork covering much of the top half of Chris Dick’s body is all about family.
Mayor on Covid: ‘We have survived pretty well’
‘We have survived pretty well’
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he was so busy in 2020 he barely had time to think about Covid.
Perch easy to catch, delicious eating
Perch easy to catch, delicious eating
Lake Waihola holds an abundant population of perhaps New Zealand’s most underrated fish.
Vandervis embraced home and family
Vandervis embraced home and family
In a year dominated by Covid-19, Dunedin City councillor Lee Vandervis kept himself active.
Musical ‘legends’, canine friend honoured on skin
Musical ‘legends’, canine friend honoured on skin
Tracey Mains is somewhat of a late bloomer when it comes to getting tattooed.
Remembering Fiordland’s lost
Remembering Fiordland’s lost
Fiordland National Park is still one of the remotest places on the planet. So if someone were to wander off and get lost or injured, it would be easy to disappear. John Lewis takes a look at some of those who never came back.
Pick of the pics
Pick of the pics
Otago Daily Times photographer Linda Robertson shares her favourite photos of 2020.
Corn fritters
Corn fritters
Auckland cafe owner Fran Mazza is a half-Italian pastry chef and mother of three who has a commitment to producing high-quality, accessible food in welcoming environments. Along with husband Aaron,...
Dunedin man’s ta moko a pattern of redemption
Dunedin man’s ta moko a pattern of redemption
For Jamie Addison, his full-face moko is not only a representation of his Maori culture, but the journey he has taken to turn his life around.
New wharf an angling asset: Boiler Point
New wharf an angling asset: Boiler Point
This is a new wharf along the edge of the Port Chalmers container port just before Careys Bay.
Fellowes the Aussie who loves us
Fellowes the Aussie who loves us
Demelza Fellowes briefly made her home in Dunedin, playing for the Otago Rebels and Southern Steel. Reporter Adrian Seconi catches up with self-described "out-there Aussie".
The last South Island wattlebird
The last South Island wattlebird
Once on the brink of extinction the tieke/South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus), the last of the South Island wattlebirds, is making a comeback.
Kid-friendly snack platter
Kid-friendly snack platter
Kiwi social media influencer Simone Anderson is known as the "platter queen" to family and friends. She loves a good platter, from prepping the food to styling and serving it and then finally...
Unthinkable becomes achievable
Unthinkable becomes achievable
Lake Hawea Community Association chairwoman Cherilyn Walthew embraced the quiet while coping with Covid.
People and places that matter represented
People and places that matter represented
The dozen tattoos that Katie Nelson has feature the places, the people, and the marine environment she loves.
