Generational story of trauma, recovery, strength
Becky Manawatu's debut novel Auē was published by Mākaro Press in 2019 to huge acclaim. Its sequel, Kataraina, is a continuation of this family story.
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Joining the dance
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Joining the dance
The cover art for Nadia Reid’s new album has the singer-songwriter still dressed in Dunedin black but contemplating a brighter palette.
Conclave, The Brutalist & Anora vie for BAFTAs
Conclave, The Brutalist and Anora battle for best film at BAFTAs
Hollywood stars descend on London on Sunday for the BAFTAs, Britain's top movie honours, where the papal thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist look set to face competition from Anora.
Obituary: Richard Perry, producer
Obituary: Richard Perry, producer
Producer Richard Perry almost achieved the impossible, a Beatles reunion.
Alfa Anderson, musician
Alfa Anderson, musician
The voice of disco superstars Chic, Alfa Anderson made music throughout her life.
Obituary: perfectionist and a mentor
Obituary: perfectionist and a mentor
RODNEY SUTTON Musician, businessman Rodney Sutton was a perfectionist.
Bridget’s diary snaps back open
Bridget’s diary snaps back open
As a fourth film finds it way to the cinema, is it time to stop bashing Bridget Jones, asks Barbara Ellen.
Fourth instalment brings lacklustre saga to a close
Fourth instalment brings lacklustre saga to a close
If Brave New World is supposed to introduce us to the next stage in Marvel’s "new world" then the team behind the film did a poor job being "brave".
Art seen: February 13
Art seen: February 13
By James Dignan
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A lifetime of development
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A lifetime of development
For the first time, artist and musician Robert Scott has concentrated on one theme in an exhibition of his paintings.
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Age no bar for veteran dancer
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Age no bar for veteran dancer
Leading New Zealand dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter presented his first choreographic work at Allen Hall at the University of Otago in 1979.
ODT quiz: February 18
ODT quiz: February 18
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Tuesday, February 18.
Obituary: much-honoured actress who helped redefine British theatre
Obituary: much-honoured actress who helped redefine British theatre
JOAN PLOWRIGHT Actress Joan Plowright was a central figure in the reimagining of British theatre.
Obituary: Wayne Osmond, musician
Obituary: Wayne Osmond, musician
Wayne Osmond was a founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who brought lead guitar, vocals and occasionally drums to the ensemble.
Obituary: David Lodge, writer
Obituary: David Lodge, writer
Witty and prolific British novelist and critic David Lodge gently satirised academia, religion and even his own loss of hearing in such highly praised narratives as the Booker Prize finalists ...
Rowdy thoughtfulness nailed down
Rowdy thoughtfulness nailed down
This famously full-throttle band has been making music since the members were children — so audiences can be confident that Sydney hard rockers C.O.F.F.I.N will be a well-oiled machine for their...
Streaming their own mix
Streaming their own mix
Alien Weaponry’s new music is many layered, bassist Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds explains.
Ape’s retrograde escapade makes for great update
Ape’s retrograde escapade makes for great update
You know, it’s just occurred to me that the only Donkey Kong game I’ve actually played has been the original arcade version.
Returning to the scene of the crime
Returning to the scene of the crime
In 2018, Christian Gudegast directed Den of Thieves, an action heist movie much in the vein of Michael Mann’s 1995 classic Heat melded with an energetic Ocean’s plot: an aggressively masculine retelling of the former combined with a sleazier version of the latter’s narrative.
ODT quiz: February 17
ODT quiz: February 17
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