Mike Houlahan

A knack for attracting controversy

Dunedin South MP has a knack for attracting controversy

In her maiden speech to Parliament in 2008, Clare Curran said her father taught her to behave ethically, take responsibility for your actions, and do the right thing.

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett prepares to talk about her mental health issues at an event marking World...

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett thought she was the only one who felt the way she did.

Anti-fluoride campaigner invites university debate

Visiting US anti-fluoride campaigner Paul Connett issues a challenge to University of Otago...

Anti-fluoride campaigner invites university debate

Visiting United States anti-fluoride campaigner Paul Connett has criticised University of Otago academics for not attending a public meeting on campus about the substance.

Otago agency wins Maori health award

Mirror Services kaiwhakahaere and Paraire Huata Award winner Blondie Ngamoki, left, with...

Otago agency wins Maori health award

Otago counselling agency Mirror Services can reflect on a job well done after receiving the Paraire Huata Award at the Maori Health Leadership Summit in Dunedin.

DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'

Airbnb says it has recently introduced more stringent security features on its site. Photo: Reuters

DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'

About 150 Dunedin property owners who let their entire premises short-term through websites such as Airbnb are about to receive a letter from the DCC checking their homes comply with the Building Act and district plan.

Curran punishment 'inadequate': Bridges

Clare Curran fronts media in Dunedin after being booted from Cabinet. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Curran's demotion punishment 'inadequate': Bridges

The demotion of Dunedin South MP Clare Curran from Cabinet was a weak and inadequate punishment for serious misconduct, National leader Simon Bridges said yesterday.

Two main clinical buildings

Outgoing Dunedin Hospital clinical leadership group chairman David Perez. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Two main clinical buildings at new hospital

Dunedin's new hospital will have two main clinical buildings - one an out-patient facility for elective and planned operations, the other for in-patient and emergency procedures.

SDHB's UK recruitment successful

SDHB's UK recruitment successful

The Southern District Health Board's (SDHB) British recruitment drive looks to have paid dividends.

Long service to Girls’ Brigade recognised

Glenis Whipp (left) was honoured for 55 years of leadership of Girls’ Brigade on Saturday, and...

Long service to Girls’ Brigade recognised

Dunedin Girls’ Brigade recognised more than 130 years of leadership and membership on Saturday, with a function at Caversham Baptist Church to honour two of its stalwarts.

Millions spent on SDHB asbestos work

Signs warn the public of the suspected asbestos contamination.

Millions spent on SDHB asbestos work

The Southern District Health Board is surveying all its buildings for its asbestos register - a process which still has a year to run.

Early business case approved by Cabinet

An artist’s impression of plans for a new Dunedin Hospital. Image: Supplied

Early business case approved by Cabinet

Planning for the new Dunedin hospital has passed a milestone, with the Cabinet approving the first phase of the project’s detailed business case.

Pink labels city's fashion 'rad'

Pink seems to have taken a liking to some of the style on show in Dunedin today, labeling the city's fashion "rad" in a post on Instagram.

All the moves: Pink dancers teach city masterclass

Khasan Brailsford, one of the dancers performing with Pink on her Beautiful Trauma tour, leads a...

All the moves: Pink dancers teach city masterclass

The party got started early for about 80 Dunedin dance students yesterday, as they strutted their stuff with two members of touring performer Pink’s dance troupe.

Highlander hit hard by loss raises cancer awareness

A screen grab of Highlanders lock Tom Franklin fronting an ad campaign for bowel screening....

Highlander hit hard by loss raises cancer awareness

When Highlanders lock Tom Franklin talks about cancer, he’s not just another rugby player fronting an advertisement — the disease has turned his world upside down several times.

Telegraph staff hold reunion stop About 40 attend

Esme Cullen, photographed 30 years ago when she sent the last telegram from the Dunedin telegraph...

Telegraph staff hold reunion stop About 40 attend

Esme Cullen’s past came back to haunt her yesterday.

NZ must do better with mental health - Clark

Underfunding of mental health has left services stretched and the country needs to do better, Health Minister David Clark says.

Lesson delivered from the top

Health Minister and Dunedin North MP David Clark watches Dunedin North Intermediate pupils Teo...

Lesson delivered from the top

Dunedin North Intermediate pupils had an unexpected class yesterday - a health science lesson taken by the actual health minister.

Auckland facility for dental school

An artist's impression of a new University of Otago dental facility in South Auckland.

Auckland facility for dental school

The University of Otago is expanding its dentistry offerings into Auckland but says Dunedin will remain the home of dental education in New Zealand.

Constituents have their say on Curran demotion

"I wonder if she is a wee bit out of her depth there" - Tim McAlevey

Constituents have their say on Curran demotion

Dunedin South Labour MP Clare Curran has some work to do to regain the trust of her constituents if voters spoken to yesterday by the Otago Daily Times are any guide.

Otago Uni dental school's $28m Auckland expansion

The University of Otago's $28.2 million two-storey facility in South Auckland will have 32...

Otago Uni dental school's $28m Auckland expansion

The University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry is expanding, building a new teaching facility in South Auckland.

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