Ukraine war catalyst for NZ actions: Mahuta
Ukraine war catalyst for NZ actions: Mahuta
The war in Ukraine is driving New Zealand’s decision to be more active in world issues, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says.
Mike Houlahan
Rise in case numbers seen as new wave
Rise in case numbers seen as new wave
A new wave of Covid infections is sweeping New Zealand and could rival the heights of the March Omicron outbreak, when more than 1000 cases a day were being reported in the South.
Mahuta’s satellite test pledge launches policy school
Mahuta’s satellite test pledge launches policy school
NZ has signed up to a US initiative not to test ways to destroy satellites in orbit, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced at the opening of the University of Otago Foreign Policy School.
Southern say: Electoral rhetoric has truly begun
Southern say: Electoral rhetoric has truly begun
Listeners who tuned in to Morning Report on Wednesday for the show’s weekly interview with National leader Christopher Luxon would've heard Corin Dann musing, to little demurral from Luxon, there were few policy differences between the two main parties.
Week of high case numbers in South
Week of high case numbers in South
Covid-19 case numbers have remained stubbornly high in the South this week, yesterday topping 600 for the fourth day in a row.
Former MP’s dedication, hard work remembered
Former MP’s dedication, hard work remembered
Former cabinet minister and Dunedin North Labour MP Stan Rodger was remembered yesterday as a dedicated constituency MP with an insatiable appetite for hard work.
Staffing stalls surgery at southern hospitals
Staffing stalls surgery at southern hospitals
Severe staff shortages and "overwhelming demand" forced the SDHB to defer surgeries at both Dunedin and Southland Hospitals on Monday, and further cancellations are expected.
$20 million hospital fixes cash unspent
$20 million hospital fixes cash unspent
The Southern District Health Board is yet to spend most of $20 million given to it more than two years ago for earthquake strengthening Dunedin Hospital buildings.
Vaccine providers ready for next round
Vaccine providers ready for next round
Southern general practices are ready to dispense Covid-19 boosters and influenza vaccinations after the Government yesterday authorised expanded criteria for each injection.
Criticism as support worker pay Bill passed
Criticism as support worker pay Bill passed
Parliament had one of those rare situations on Wednesday when almost every MP voted in favour of a Bill, but almost all of them were unhappy about it.
A servant to health needs the real role
A servant to health needs the real role
The looming health reforms represent a time of change and a time of opportunity for the southern primary health organisation WellSouth, chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs tells health reporter...
Te Kaika’s sudden replacement
Te Kaika’s sudden replacement
Dunedin's one-stop-shop health provider Te Kaika has suddenly replaced its chief executive.
Pressure persists in Waitaki
Pressure persists in Waitaki
Covid-19 case numbers remain stubbornly high in Waitaki but have dropped markedly in Gore, newly released figures show.
Number of Covid cases in hospital in South doubles
Number of Covid cases in hospital in South doubles
The number of southerners in hospital with Covid-19 has doubled in the past week.
Southern colonoscopy service has come ‘incredibly far’
Southern colonoscopy service has come ‘incredibly far’
The much maligned southern colonoscopy service is in good shape prior to the advent of Health New Zealand, the independent clinician chairing its oversight group says.
Build’s effect on historic fire station queried
Build’s effect on historic fire station queried
Both Heritage New Zealand and the DCC are seeking assurances the Dunedin Central Fire Station will be unaffected by the planned outpatient building in the new Dunedin Hospital.
SDHB report raises hospital efficiency questions
SDHB report raises hospital efficiency questions
Southern hospitals are treating more complex patients who are having to remain in hospital longer to recover.
Broad view of traffic effects called for
Broad view of traffic effects called for
Traffic plans for the outpatient building of the new Dunedin hospital need to consider the impact the entire $1.47 billion project could have on the city’s traffic, a report says.
Lifetime 'political animal' made lasting change
Stan Rodger obituary: Lifetime 'political animal' made long-lasting changes
Obituary of Stanley Joseph Rodger, politician.
Party planning at provincial AGM
Party planning at provincial AGM
Last weekend’s Green Party Deep South provincial annual general meeting certainly gave special guest, list MP Teanau Tuiono (pictured), a taste of the region.