Mike Houlahan

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Long road ahead for David Clark to save reputation

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Long road ahead for David Clark to save reputation

OPINION: The building supplies market study released yesterday marks not only a significant moment for people renovating a home, but also for formerly disgraced Cabinet ministers rebuilding a reputation.

Health treatment waiting lists reduced in South

In 2012, it was first revealed surgical mesh that had been the subject of lawsuits overseas was...

Health treatment waiting lists reduced in South

Several southern specialties have managed to reduce the number of patients who have waited longer than the recommended time before receiving their procedure.

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Hospital form still case of watch this space

The new Dunedin Hospital site, yesterday. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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Hospital form still case of watch this space

Sitting in the Otago Daily Times newsroom you do not have to look far to see the biggest political issue in Dunedin right now.

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Trust will take over care of Wakari Hospital residents

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Trust will take over care of Wakari Hospital residents

The anxious wait for residents of ward 11 at Wakari Hospital and families is at an end, after confirmation a Christchurch-based charitable trust is to take over care of them in the community.

Health-care hub build begins next step

Excavation work is under way at Te Kaika. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Health-care hub build begins next step

What used to be the car park at Caversham health provider Te Kaika has now become a great big hole as diggers continue apace with earthworks for the facility’s new wellbeing hub.

Simmonds’ polytechnic offensive not going away

Invercargill National MP Penny Simmonds grills Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson over Te...

Simmonds’ polytechnic offensive not going away

SOUTHERN SAY: There's an old song in Sesame Street about one of these things being not like the other.

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Research award for local scientist

Dunedin scientist Emma Wade, winner of the Medicines New Zealand Innovations Jump Start Award....

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Research award for local scientist

A chance discovery while investigating a rare disorder could propel a University of Otago researcher towards making people’s recovery from serious surgery easier.

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New Covid variants detected in Queenstown

The value of houses in Queenstown has risen again. Photo: Getty Images

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New Covid variants detected in Queenstown

Two new more transmissible and potentially stronger variants of Covid-19 have been detected by wastewater testing in Queenstown.

MPs acting locally and thinking globally

Dunedin Labour list MP Rachel Brooking with the first emissions budget. Photo: Parliament TV

MPs acting locally and thinking globally

Right up until a stray missile distracted everyone, the attention of world leaders was focused on Egypt and the ongoing COP27 summit.

Nats fear new hospital won't meet needs

National leader Chris Luxon (centre), flanked by the party’s southern MPs, Invercargill’s Penny...

'Enormous risk': Nats fear new Dunedin Hospital won't meet needs

National southern MPs have united to express concern over the direction of the new Dunedin Hospital.

Rod Stewart announces Dunedin show

Veteran rocker Sir Rod Stewart performs in Nashville earlier this year. Photo: Getty Images

Rod Stewart announces Dunedin show

Good things come to those who wait, and fans of Sir Rod Stewart have had to wait a long time for their hero to come back to Dunedin.

Health workers thanked for hard work

Wakari Hospital staff (from left) Giani Raurenti, Kylie Fraser and Raylene Finch tuck into a free...

Health workers thanked for hard work

Hospital food has a poor reputation, but there were few grumbles about the fare being served up at Wakari Hospital yesterday.

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Nurses get infection training

The woman was 36 weeks’ pregnant when she was admitted to Dunedin Hospital two months ago. Photo:...

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Nurses get sepsis training after critical reports

Southern region surgical ward nurses have had training sessions on infection recognition and management following highly critical reports.

Covid cases and deaths in South increase

A George St pedestrian takes precautions against contracting Covid-19 while out and about...

Covid cases and deaths in South increase, confirmed by wastewater testing

Southern Covid-19 case numbers are continuing to climb as wastewater testing confirms increasing rates of the disease in the region.

Ski accident's horror sequel in hospital

Dunedin Hospital 'failed' injured tourist

A southern skiing holiday went horribly wrong for a tourist who not only broke a leg but also contracted sepsis while in the care of Dunedin Hospital.

SDHB slated over woman's sepsis case

A woman suffering from severe sepsis was ready to be transferred from Dunedin Hospital before air ambulance crew refused to fly her because she was too unwell to travel.

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Question puts new speaker through his paces

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean, Speaker Adrian Rurawhe (below) and Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse ...

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Question puts new speaker through his paces

Adrian Rurawhe has only been in the Speaker’s chair for a few weeks but on Thursday he faced his toughest challenge to date, and from an unlikely source at that.

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Strong economy builds equality

Nicola Willis talks with Selwyn Smith (left) and city councillor Andrew Whiley at a Business...

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Strong economy builds equality

Economics is a central issue in every election, but it is looming as the crucial issue for 2023.

ICU nurse recognised with second award

Award-winning transport nurse Toni Johnston. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

ICU nurse recognised with second award

Dunedin Hospital intensive care nurse Toni Johnston didn't embark on a health-care career with the intention of winning awards, but she has received two in a matter of weeks.

Primary health staff hailed for ‘amazing’ Covid effort

Primary health staff hailed for ‘amazing’ Covid effort

Primary health organisation (PHO) WellSouth hopes that Covid-19 is in its rear-view mirror and that it can start to tackle other longstanding southern health problems.

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