Soda kiln creations baked in ‘raging flames’
Soda kiln creations baked in ‘raging flames’
Firing pottery in the raging flames of a diesel-powered kiln is less common than other methods, but a Dunedin potter says it creates the best results.
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Smoking law move slammed
Smoking law move slammed
Oncologists are calling on southern MPs not to contribute to "the continued ill health and deaths" of constituents by supporting the repeal of smoke-free laws.
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Number of eye specialists lagging
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Number of eye specialists lagging
The number of ophthalmologists in Dunedin is one-third less than needed by the health system, new data shows.
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Hospital flood-proofing still required
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Hospital flood-proofing still required
A fast-tracked resource consent has been granted for the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building, but flood-proofing and 130 staff cycle spaces will be required.
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Dying to get help they needed
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Dying to get help they needed
A young Dunedin woman "abandoned" by the healthcare system was in so much pain she requested assisted dying.
Millie Hardiman on her post surgery recovery
Millie Hardiman on her post surgery recovery
Millie Hardiman was told she had anorexia — but she actually had a rare condition that made eating extremely painful.
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‘Cautiously optimistic’ about trial
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‘Cautiously optimistic’ about trial
A Dunedin oncologist is "cautiously optimistic" about a clinical trial under way to combat a lethal cancer.
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Mental health team praised
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Mental health team praised
Fewer people are being referred to emergency psychiatric care following a joint approach by police and health workers to mental health callouts in Dunedin.
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Harsh reality of South’s psychogeriatric services
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Harsh reality of South’s psychogeriatric services
There are 60 full-time-equivalent aged-care psychiatrists in New Zealand — but the South has less than two, painting a grim future for those in need.
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Reduced wait focus for service
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Reduced wait focus for service
Planning for the new Dunedin hospital’s ophthalmology service is still ongoing, as the health system tries to ensure a service which had fallen foul of the health and disability commissioner will operate effectively from its new home.
Racer back after recovery
Racer back after recovery
Crashing and being airlifted to hospital was a terrifying experience for speedway racer Cassandra Campbell, but she believes the accident saved her life.
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Otago aged care ‘criminally understaffed’
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Otago aged care ‘criminally understaffed’
A Dunedin aged care psychiatrist says he is "rushing from one crisis to another" as the Southern region struggles with severe understaffing.
Dementia care concerns in region
Dementia care concerns in region
A whistleblowing clinician has lifted the lid on the dire state of dementia care in Southland, revealing cases of assault and police being called in to de-escalate dangerous behaviour.
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'Serious harm' from lack of dementia care
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'Serious harm' from lack of dementia care
A whistleblowing clinician has lifted the lid on the dire state of dementia care in Southland, revealing cases of assault and police being called in to de-escalate dangerous behaviour.
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Risk as staff worked past their scope: report
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Risk as staff worked past their scope: report
Radiology staff at Dunedin hospital were left to make clinical decisions beyond their scope earlier this year, resulting in "severe or catastrophic" risk.
Historical tanning pits uncovered
Historical tanning pits uncovered
Remains of a historical tannery have been unearthed — along with arsenic — as archaeologists investigate the new Dunedin hospital site.
New Dunedin Hospital foundations start with a bang
New Dunedin Hospital foundations start with a bang
Construction of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building takes a big step forward as the first foundation piles are driven on the site yesterday.
Ageing increases waiting times: HNZ
Ageing increases waiting times: HNZ
More patients in the South are languishing on waiting lists as the healthcare system battles workforce issues and an ageing population.
Cancer had become terminal by the time scan given
Cancer had become terminal by the time scan given
A man whose cancer is "not survivable" after being forced to wait 20 weeks for a scan at Dunedin Hospital is more evidence of a health system in crisis, a patient advocate says.
World Vegan Day celebrated with lunch
World Vegan Day celebrated with lunch
A taste of the plant-based lifestyle was on offer in Dunedin on Saturday to celebrate World Vegan Day.