ODT quiz: October 18
ODT quiz: October 18
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Poet Fleur Adcock dies at 90
Poet Fleur Adcock dies at 90
Fleur Adcock, one of New Zealand's finest poets, has died at the age of 90.
Judges wowed by curtain creation
Judges wowed by curtain creation
A budding fashion designer from Mt Pleasant is celebrating after she made it to the finals of the World of Wearable Art competition with a garment made entirely from recycled curtains.
ODT quiz: October 11
ODT quiz: October 11
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Jandals, heels and Crocs cost ACC $2m
Jandals, heels and Crocs cost ACC $2m
ACC has paid out nearly $2 million for 'fall-related' claims involving jandals, high heels and Crocs so far this year.
Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died, aged 89.
ODT quiz: September 30
ODT quiz: September 30
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'Joker' companion LP made up of 'interesting original productions'
'Joker' companion LP made up of 'interesting original productions'
Pop star and actress Lady Gaga says her surprise Joker sequel companion album will feature new songs she wrote for the movie and the record.
‘Shogun’ makes history at Emmys
‘Shogun’ makes history at Emmys
Shogun, a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at the Emmy Awards, while Hacks upset defending comedy champion The Bear at TV's highest honours.
John Oliver credits 'majestic bird' for Emmys win
John Oliver credits 'majestic bird' for Emmys win
US television host John Oliver has credited his 2024 Emmys win down to last year's Bird of the Century winner, the "majestic" pūteketeke.
Whimsical journey through the looking glass
Talented Chch composer's whimsical journey through the looking glass
Alexandra Hope Watson grew up reading Lewis Caroll - now she has turned 19 of his nonsense poems into a musical to be performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
ODT quiz: September 16
ODT quiz: September 16
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Behaviour problems in children linked to screen time — study
Behaviour problems in children linked to screen time — study
A little Bluey goes a long way - but hours of screen time is preventing crucial interactions between children and their parents, a researcher says.
Celebrating Chinese language, literature, culture - and food
Celebrating Chinese language, literature, culture - and food
More than 160 children’s books have been donated to Christchurch libraries for Chinese Language Week which runs from September 22-28.
Dave Grohl fathers baby
Dave Grohl fathers baby
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has announced he has become a father to a baby girl outside of his marriage.
What is a death doula?
'Lost our connection with death': What is an end-of-life doula?
For the past year, ovarian cancer has been shoving Christchurch grandmother Cora Torr, 61, towards life's exit door.
ODT quiz: September 12
ODT quiz: September 12
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ODT quiz: September 11
ODT quiz: September 11
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Wednesday, September 11.
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences in the 1960s, has died at the age of 83.
Obituary: heavenly pop hit for anybody
Obituary: heavenly pop hit for anybody
Martin Phillipps took the music of Dunedin to the world.