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Photos of the year: Peter McIntosh
ODT photographer Peter McIntosh chooses his favourite pics from 2024.
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Following the miners’ path
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Following the miners’ path
In the years immediately following the Otago gold rush, readers of the ODT were treated to a series of lively accounts of ‘‘rambles’’ around Dunedin and its hinterland by Peter Thomson. In this excerpt, he's contemplating a trek to Orepuki.
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Duncan’s well-earned reputation
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Duncan’s well-earned reputation
Mike Houlahan looks back at how the ODT covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today we look back at the rise of Kaikorai rugby great James Duncan to his sport’s pinnacle in 1901.
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
A toast to the South’s top pubs
A toast to the South’s top pubs
In 1894, New Zealand had 1719 licensed premises, which served a population of just over 650,000.
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When music was literally a free-for-all
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When music was literally a free-for-all
Before Spotify, before YouTube, people found new music by flipping through records or CDs at a record store.
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Dad sounding board for success
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Dad sounding board for success
For the past 38 years, ADInstruments has been creating high-quality, easy-to-use data acquisition software and equipment in Dunedin.
Best creamy satay sauce for tofu skewers
Best creamy satay sauce for tofu skewers
Always a family favourite, these satay skewers may just become your summer staple, Kiwi food writer Chelsea Winter says.
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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce
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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce
Laine Priestley explains the series of events that conspiracists believe has turned Beyonce from a singing superstar to a god-like supernova scaring the celebrity world into submission.
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How far are people willing to go for views?
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How far are people willing to go for views?
Do you find it exhausting trying to keep up with the strange concept of internet drama? Weird online hoaxes and attention-grabbing antics make you take pause and think ‘‘hey, why would you even do...
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The day petrol hit $1 a litre
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The day petrol hit $1 a litre
With the new century entering its 25th year, Summer Times looks back at events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. John Lewis talks the price of petrol.
Forgotten fete
Forgotten fete
On January 1-2, 1903, mana whenua at Puketeraki hosted a Māori fete.
Little bits of deliciousness
Little bits of deliciousness - Bang bang prawn tacos
For Nicole Maguire, warm Friday nights at her place regularly start with a big batch of these crispy, saucy, fresh "little bits of deliciousness".
Linda Robertson picks her photos of the year
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR - Linda Robertson
ODT staff photographer Linda Robertson selects her favourite photographs from 2024.
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A Houlahan and his hogsheads
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A Houlahan and his hogsheads
In a six-part series, Mike Houlahan looks back at how the Otago Daily Times covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today he considers the perils of searching one’s own name in back issues of the...
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Helping an honour, founder says
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Helping an honour, founder says
A Dunedin bioactives company has devised a plant-based lozenge to help people sleep and breathe easier. Tim Scott chats to Zestt Wellness co-founder Anna Campbell about the product.
Flood put city residents to the test in 1923
Flood put city residents to the test in 1923
In a six-part series, Mike Houlahan looks back at how the Otago Daily Times covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today we look back at the 1923 Dunedin floods, a...
Pedal to the metal for electrician
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Heavy metal bands Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average Dunedin tradie.
The best Games? (not for NZ)
The best Games? (not for NZ)
With the new century entering its 25th year, Summer Times looks back at some of the events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. Kayla Hodge recounts the Games...
Biscuits of a bygone era
Biscuits of a bygone era
A superette assistant poses with Hudsons biscuits in 1961.
