Mike Houlahan

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

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

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

Josiah Tualamali'i, a member of the Government panel carrying out an inquiry into mental health...

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'

An artist's impression of the new Dunedin Hospital.

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

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

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 protested in Dunedin last month. Photo: ODT files

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

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

Woman sick in bed with pills, cold. Photo: Getty Images

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

St John Friends of the Emergency Department volunteers Merv and Joan Wilson have been offering...

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’

Outgoing pro-vice-chancellor of health sciences Peter Crampton. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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

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

Contestants listen intently to the questions in the Year 9 and 10 category in the Otago Daily...

Persistence pays dividends for St Hilda's team

If at first you don't succeed ...

Dunedin welcome for French rugby team

The 2018 France rugby team arrive at the Dunedin International Airport for Saturday's 3rd rugby test at Forsyth Barr Stadium. PHOTO PETER MCINTOSH

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

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

The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps sits amid band memorabilia, including the jumper he wore in...

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.

Health funding, access criticised

New Zealand's health system is adept at dealing with individual issues but has made less progress in tackling long-standing or complex problems, a new report says.

Strike on cards as nurses reject offer

Strike on cards as nurses reject offer

The countdown to a nationwide nurses strike - the second ever - is about to begin after a pay offer from district health boards was firmly rejected.

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