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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.

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Never too old to learn

Peter Duncan has reason to celebrate. Today, he will become what is believed to be the oldest...

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Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate

Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never really retires.

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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

Te Kāika chief executive Matt Matahaere. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.

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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.

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Governance structure changes criticised

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Governance structure changes criticised

Adjustments to the Dunedin City Council governance structure to accommodate Cr Lee Vandervis did not delight all of his colleagues.

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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

Dunedin illustrator Ruby Jones at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.

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Decision to restrict kava use riles

Otago University deputy vice-chancellor Pacific Prof Dianne Sika-Paotonu. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Decision to restrict kava use riles

A decision to temporarily restrict the use of kava on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus has drawn the ire of some staff.

University announces professorial promotions

University announces professorial promotions

The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.

Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holiday period

New Zealand Professional Firefighter Union Dunedin secretary and firefighter Mike Taylor. PHOTO:...

Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holiday period

As Christmas looms, discussions between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) and Fire and Emergency New Zealand have been paused.

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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

Changes to the law around noise complaints could lead "to the death of live music in New Zealand" and put Dunedin venues at higher risk of closure, an advocate says.

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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

Larnach Castle owner Mar garet Barker with a plant which has taken 22 years to flower. PHOTO:...

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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.

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No penalty for boat protest stunt

Slime the Nitrate Monster (Jenn Shulzitski). PHOTO: ODT FILES

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No penalty for boat protest stunt

A former Otago Regional Council candidate known as Slime the Nitrate Monster has avoided any penalty for a protest stunt.

Octagon drop-offs to increase

More cruise ship passengers will be dropped off in the Octagon.

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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

Adrian Waa will see the Parole Board again in May next year. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another parole bid declined.

Parking plan post dollar store demolition

Parking plan post dollar store demolition

Demolition work at 121 Great King St, which used to be the premises of the recently closed "This ‘n’ That" store, has begun.

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After-hours care at risk: GP

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After-hours care at risk: GP

A general practice in Dunedin cutting back its after-hours’ service in the wake of a government shake-up says others will probably follow.

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Murderer’s lies no match for evidence

Rajinder was caught on supermarket CCTV without a wound to his hand just hours before the murder....

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Murderer’s lies no match for convincing and scientific evidence

A Dunedin man was found guilty in the High Court at Dunedin last week of murdering his ex-employee. Rob Kidd looks at how police built an overwhelming case against him and how the defendant’s lies...

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