Elena McPhee

Sound business management skills and spiritual thought are not ideas that necessarily go together automatically.

A University of Otago student is preparing to hand over leadership of a group which has raised more than $100,000 for the city's women's refuge over the past four years.

Bouncy castles, face painting, magic tricks and an oversized  mascot bear were among the attractions for children at the first public Family Sports Fest organised by Heart Kids — not to...

National Robocup finals held in Dunedin on Saturday were not only a chance for children from around the country to present their creations but an opportunity for the industry to connect with up-and...

A road-rage incident in Dunedin this afternoon led to a motorist reportedly being threatened with a knife, police say.

Four Dunedin dental clinics had a busy  afternoon yesterday thanks to a dental day organised by Southern Cross Healthcare and the New Zealand Dental Association.

Ancient proverb "if people are of one heart, even the earth can become gold" was one of the key messages of unity delivered at the 10th anniversary of Dunedin’s Chinese Garden, Lau Yuan.

Showing how much fun drag can be was one of the main aims of  Tucked and Loaded — a colourful show in which the audience was invited to take part — and organisers were delighted by the...

The University of Otago is embarking on its biggest construction project yet - a $150 million building in Christchurch.

A Dunedin school for special needs children will receive a $4 million upgrade, the Government has announced.

Income from more enrolments and delays to construction work have again been highlighted as the main reasons the University of Otago's financial performance is better than expected.

The University of Otago's five arts fellows in literature, art, dance, and music have been selected for next year, and the prestigious Robert Burns Fellowship has gone to an award-winning local...

One of the original Polyfest performers from 1993 says it is "tear-jerking sometimes" to now see his children involved.

The Otago Early Childhood and Schools Maori and Pacific Island Festival (Polyfest) is preparing for its 25th event. Elena McPhee looks back over the history of the cultural festival.