Independence of ACC process queried
Independence of ACC process queried
A leading Dunedin ACC lawyer says he cannot recommend clients take disputed claims to a tribunal to be resolved because of concerns about the independence of the process.
Mike Houlahan
Birth after death issues explored
Birth after death issues explored
Technology already means people could become parents after their death, but New Zealand law needs to be reviewed to decide whether they should, an ethics committee says.
Dunedin surgeon supports meat-free burger
Dunedin surgeon supports meat-free burger
A Dunedin surgeon has backed Air New Zealand adding a meatless burger to its menu, saying eating excessive amounts of meat causes increased rates of cancer, heart disease, obesity and premature death.
Law women say report abominable
Law women say report abominable
A report detailing claims of sexual harassment and bullying at a major law firm is "nothing short of abominable" the Otago Women Lawyers' Society says.
Posthumous reproduction needs ethical review
Posthumous reproduction needs ethical review
Technology already means people could become parents after their death, but New Zealand law needs to be reviewed to decide whether they should, an ethics committee says.
SDHB arranging new appointments
SDHB arranging new appointments
About 450 patients whose appointments were deferred due to the now-cancelled July 5 nurses strike are now having their arrangements rebooked by the Southern District Health Board.
Listening to the nation
Listening to the nation
Josiah Tualamali’i speaks for many communities on the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction — youth, Pacific Island, and Otago. He talks to health reporter Mike Houlahan about the panel’s work.
New Dunedin hospital 'on schedule'
New Dunedin hospital 'on schedule'
The first stage of the next planning phase for the new Dunedin hospital is nearing completion, Southern Partnership Group convener Pete Hodgson says.
Plan under way to cover strike
Plan under way to cover strike
Preparations are being made to ensure life-preserving services are maintained if nurses and other healthcare professionals take strike action on July 5, as scheduled.
Health projects to be scrutinised
Health projects to be scrutinised
The Dunedin hospital rebuild and other health building projects are to be scrutinised by the auditor-general.
Nurses' contract dispute still at an impasse
Nurses' contract dispute still at an impasse
All day talks yesterday between the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and district health boards failed to resolve the ongoing contract dispute, leaving the possibility of a day-long...
SDHB extends radiology deadline
SDHB extends radiology deadline
The Southern District Health Board has extended its self-set deadline to apply for Dunedin Hospital’s radiology department to receive accreditation.
Employers have part to play in staff health: study
Employers have part to play in staff health, study says
Employers should take a proactive approach to managing staff with multiple serious health issues, new research from the University of Otago suggests.
Volunteers help where needed
Volunteers help where needed
It did not take long for St John to decide Middlemarch couple Merv and Joan Wilson were volunteer material.
Health sciences job ‘massively rewarding’
Health sciences job ‘massively rewarding’
Peter Crampton, the outgoing University of Otago pro-vice-chancellor of health sciences and dean of the Otago Medical School, had big plans when he took over the roles seven and a-half years ago....
Crampton: protect NZ health staff
Crampton: protect NZ health staff
New Zealand needs to recognise and protect its health professionals, the University of Otago’s outgoing pro-vice-chancellor of health sciences Peter Crampton says.
Persistence pays dividends for St Hilda's team
Persistence pays dividends for St Hilda's team
If at first you don't succeed ...
Dunedin welcome for French rugby team
Dunedin welcome for French rugby team
The French rugby team arrived in Dunedin tonight and - two nights before their game against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday - found themselves faced with another black-clad team.
NZ HIV infection rate falls sharply
NZ HIV infection rate falls sharply
A sharp decline in the number of people being diagnosed with HIV is encouraging, but it is too early to say whether that represents any sort of trend, scientists say.
Band's story about to go on display
Band's story about to go on display
A leather jacket is the most famous piece of Chills clothing, but a black jumper with a distinctive V design comes a respectable second.