Mike Houlahan

SDHB maternity strategy delays forecast

Further turbulence has buffeted the Southern District Health Board’s trouble-plagued maternity strategy, there being potential delays for consultation on the sites for primary birthing units in...

Govt’s green image to be grilled

Jacqui Dean (left) is set to replace Sarah Dowie as National’s
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Govt’s green image to be grilled

It will not be her grand reveal as National’s conservation spokeswoman, but Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean takes her first major step in her new portfolio this weekend at the party’s Blue Green forum, writes political reporter Mike Houlahan.

Mumps cases at University of Otago

The University of Otago clocktower. Photo: ODT files

Mumps cases at University of Otago

Two cases of mumps have been reported at the University of Otago.

Report: SDHB radiation oncology wait longer than ideal

Non-urgent radiation oncology patients are waiting twice as long as is preferable for scans, as the department continues to have issues meeting demand.

Neurosurgery help on the way but not for up to a year

Neurosurgery help on the way but not for up to a year

It may be a year before beleaguered Dunedin Hospital neurosurgeon Ahmad Taha receives much-needed back-up.

Woman's death third in South from legionellosis

An Alexandra woman has died from legionellosis, the third person in the South to die from the disease in recent months.

Levelling to begin next week

Health Minister David Clark points out where the new Dunedin Hospital day surgery building will...

Levelling to begin next week

Two inner-city blocks are poised to become 55,000 tonnes of debris, when demolition work begins next week for the new Dunedin Hospital.

Clark marks start of Cadbury demolition

A blessing takes place at the old Cadbury site today. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Clark marks start of Cadbury demolition

The demolition of the former Cadbury building in Dunedin - believed to be the biggest ground demolition contract to have been let in NZ - is due to begin next week.

Productive policy debate a joint effort by MPs

Chloe Swarbrick is one of Parliament’s most talented communicators. PHOTO: APNZ

Productive policy debate a joint effort by MPs

The election campaign has not officially begun, but it is under way in all but name.

Safety complaint at Wakari dismissed, despite concerns

Firefighters were called to Wakari Hospital this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

Safety complaint at Wakari dismissed, despite concerns

A workplace safety complaint concerning Wakari Hospital has been dismissed, but the Southern District Health Board has welcomed the scrutiny of its procedures.

‘Unsustainable’ burden on Dunedin midwives

‘Unsustainable’ burden on Dunedin midwives

An extraordinary number of Dunedin women are missing out on midwifery care and urgent action needs to be taken, National Party health spokesman Michael Woodhouse says.

'Hellish' wait ends as Kloogh in court

Barry Kloogh outside the Dunedin District Court yesterday. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

'Hellish' wait ends as Kloogh in court

A "hellish" nine-month wait ended yesterday for a former investor of Barry Kloogh when the failed financial adviser appeared in court.

SFO claims Kloogh fraud more than $15m

Barry Kloogh outside the Dunedin District Court this morning. Photo: Linda Robertson

SFO alleges Kloogh fraud more than $15 million

More than 2000 people were active clients of failed financial adviser Barry Kloogh when his businesses collapsed, the Serious Fraud Office says.

Planning for potential cases well advanced in South

Planning for potential cases well advanced in South

Southern health planners are continuing to develop protocols and plans should a case of Covid-19 coronavirus occur in the region, medical officer of health Susan Jack says.

Kloogh scheduled in court tomorrow

Failed financial adviser Barry Kloogh is scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow, the Otago Daily Times understands.

Queen Mary theatre to reopen

It is a case of back to the future for Queen Mary Maternity Centre, which is about to temporarily reopen one of its original theatres as part of a $1.6 million refurbishment.

SDHB waits on $20m to keep buildings going

Health officials are awaiting confirmation of a $20 million capital injection for the Southern DHB to ensure deteriorating Dunedin Hospital buildings are functional until they’re replaced.

Birthing unit to be on site

Birthing unit to be on site

The new Dunedin Hospital will have a primary birthing unit alongside its maternity ward, the Southern District Health Board has confirmed.

National playing a dangerous game over virus

Clutha mayor Bryan Cadogan at Representation Commission hearings in Dunedin this week. PHOTO:...

National playing a dangerous game over virus

OPINION: Normally, times of emergency are non-contentious and non-political; it is not regarded as the done thing to try to score points from a government grappling with potential or actual...

Parties at legal loggerheads over airport future

A social impact assessment for the Queenstown and Wanaka communities would be carried out to...

Parties at legal loggerheads over airport future

Both sides in the row over possible redevelopment of Wanaka Airport argue that the other has acted unreasonably, court documents released to the Otago Daily Times show.

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