Dunedin supermarket worker focus of documentary
Dunedin supermarket worker focus of documentary
Long-term Dunedin supermarket worker Peter Stevens has taken on an extra role this week - that of film star.
Elspeth McLean
This is Iris. She's a little worried about her future
This is Iris. She's a little worried about her future
Some of us do not need the assistance of beautifulpeople.com to let us know whether we are gorgeous.
Judge receives knighthood
Judge receives knighthood
When Judge Bruce Robertson received recognition in the New Year's honours for services as a judge of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, he also became the second milk monitor from the 1954 standard 3 class at Wakari School to be knighted.
Man of media reminisces
Man of media reminisces
He's the easy afternoon voice of national radio, and the keen bloke who turns up to sort out your garden, but as Elspeth McLean discovers, Jim Mora hasn't forgotten his formative years in the South.
What's best for an empty nest?
What's best for an empty nest?
When he questioned the wisdom of me running downstairs in my socks at this time of year, I realised I would have to make the most of putting him straight.
Busy spell for emergency department, urgent doctors
Busy spell for emergency department, urgent doctors
Dunedin Hospital's emergency department and the Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre both had a busy morning yesterday, but there did not seem to be any particular cause.
Chairman keen to stay in role if boards merge
Chairman keen to stay in role if boards merge
If one district health board is proposed for Otago and Southland next year, Otago's Errol Millar will not say no if offered the chairman's job.
Upgrade funding first wish for New Year
Upgrade funding first wish for New Year
Dunedin Hospital staff are doing a "damned fine job in difficult circumstances" but they cannot keep on doing it forever, Otago District Health Board chairman Errol Millar says.
Hot stuff on festive day in Dunedin
Hot stuff on festive day in Dunedin
People living in the Dunedin area were probably too busy making the most of the good weather, or having a siesta after Christmas dinner, yesterday to be smug about Dunedin International Airport record- ing the highest national temperature of 32degC.
Wonderful gift for couple
Wonderful gift for couple
"A Christmas cracker" is how first-time grandmother Debbie Goldsmith described newly born Riley (3.7kg), who made his appearance at 12.58pm yesterday at Dunedin Hospital's Queen Mary Maternity Centre.
Aerial delivery of health advice
Aerial delivery of health advice
Bulls general practitioner Dr Dave Baldwin, known for his down-to-earth health promotion, has been in the news again, this time by arriving by helicopter for a pre-Christmas talk to inmates at Manawatu Prison.
Psychiatric services access problematic
Psychiatric services access problematic
Difficulty getting access to the Otago District Health Board's emergency psychiatric service was one concern raised to the Mental Health Commission in its annual visit to Dunedin in November.
New Maori representative completes transition board
New Maori representative completes transition board
The establishment of the transition board for the new primary health organisation for Otago-Southland has been completed with the recent appointment of Maori representative Donna Matahaere-Atariki, of Dunedin.
Boards raise issues with review
Boards raise issues with review
While the Otago and Southland district health boards have accepted most of the recommendations from the Deloitte review of their planning and funding of mental health services, they have taken issue with some of them.
Light relief found in Richmond Shilling
Light relief found in Richmond Shilling
Being able to play a unique Dunedin version of Santa rather than Scrooge for one day a year has helped Murray Bell retain interest in his job as an Otago health board accountant.
Salaries matter to go to commissioner
Salaries matter to go to commissioner
The Otago District Health Board has confirmed it is withholding information about the salary bands of its senior managers and the matter will now be referred to the Privacy Commissioner.
Bequest to patients in hospital at Christmas increases to $7.50
Bequest to patients in hospital at Christmas increases to $7.50
Despite the recession, the amount of the Richmond Shilling, distributed annually to Dunedin Hospital patients at Christmas, has increased this year.
Christmas not best day for tooth hurty this year
Christmas not best day for tooth hurty this year
If Christmas Day eating proves dentally challenging, you will have to wait until Boxing Day for emergency treatment in Dunedin.
Health and safety initiatives praised
Health and safety initiatives praised
National recognition for excellence by the Otago District Health Board in the area of health and safety would not have been possible without the dedication of senior management, Stephanie Pomfret says.
Colonoscopy report slow, Ryall says
Colonoscopy report slow, Ryall says
The time it is taking to make final a report on concerns about referrals to Dunedin Hospital colonoscopy services has drawn comment from Health Minister Tony Ryall and Otago District Health Board chairman Errol Millar.