Locations of interest in resort
Queenstown has had its first brush with the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Mike Houlahan
Possible close contacts isolating in lower South Island
Possible close contacts isolating in lower South Island
About 15 people are in isolation in Otago and Southland after being identified as possible close contacts of a Covid-19 case.
Possible close contacts isolating in the South
Possible close contacts isolating in the South
About 15 people are in isolation in Otago and Southland after being identified as possible close contacts of a Covid-19 case.
‘Wait and see’ was lethal
‘Wait and see’ was lethal
The Southern District Health Board faces the possibility of prosecution after a scathing inquiry by the health and disability commissioner into the death of a woman with a serious heart condition...
Sore throat runny nose symptoms to act on
Sore throat runny nose symptoms to act on
Any cold-like symptoms have the potential to be the Omicron variant of Covid-19, but a sore throat or runny nose are two to particularly look out for, a South Island virologist says.
Contributions of exiting SDHB senior manager acknowledged
Contributions of exiting SDHB senior manager acknowledged
Another senior manager has resigned from the Southern District Health Board.
Sore throat runny nose symptoms to act on
Sore throat runny nose symptoms to act on
Any cold-like symptoms have the potential to be the Omicron variant of Covid-19, but a sore throat or runny nose are two to particularly look out for, an Otago virologist says.
Spread of virus spurs Red call
Spread of virus spurs Red call
All of New Zealand is now in the Red traffic light zone for the first time, after confirmation that cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 had been found in both the North and South Islands.
Worst case scenario: Peak of 25,000 cases in South
Scenarios predict fast escalation
Southern GPs have been warned they could be treating as many as 5000 Covid-19 patients a month within a matter of weeks, should an Omicron outbreak sweep across Otago and Southland.
Be prepared for Red light
Be prepared for Red light
New Zealand is poised to be stopped in its tracks by a Red traffic light.
Movement, framing make for ‘just magical’ winning photo
Movement, framing make for ‘just magical’ winning photo
The Otago Daily Times annual reader photography competition is called "Magic Moments", and for this year’s winner, Anneliese Carlson, that neatly sums up her award-winning entry.
Support sought for cancer patient programme
Support sought for cancer patient programme
A fundraising campaign has been launched to ensure a highly regarded exercise programme for cancer patients is able to continue.
SDHB apologises after cancer diagnosis missed
SDHB apologises after cancer diagnosis missed
The Southern District Health Board has apologised and said it let down a man who made repeated visits to its emergency department, none of which detected the colon cancer that ultimately killed him.
New Queenstown locations of interest identified
New Queenstown locations of interest identified
The threat of a Covid-19 outbreak in the South loomed a little closer yesterday, after the Ministry of Health publicised several new locations of interest in Queenstown.
Ashburn psychiatrist steps up to take the helm
Ashburn psychiatrist steps up to take the helm
After a hectic year of construction, Covid-19 lockdowns and staff changes, private mental health provider Ashburn Clinic is hoping for a quieter 2022, pandemic permitting.
Both sides of battlefield represented in first-hand accounts
Both sides of battlefield represented in first-hand accounts
Interest in, and books about, the New Zealand Wars have burgeoned in recent years, and few authors have been as compelling on the subject as Vincent O’Malley.
Children ready to vax: Safety of others the spur
Children ready to vax: Safety of others the spur
The youngest members of Gore’s Sanson family will be front of the queue for their Covid vaccinations when the rollout for 5- to 11-year-olds begins - not just for themselves, but for others.
Good response to booster rollout in South
Good response to booster rollout in South
The Southern District Health Board is once more in the leading division of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Focus on Kloogh property
Focus on Kloogh property
The Barry Kloogh fraud case may soon return to court as his liquidators seek funds from the sale of a property possibly bought with stolen money.
Hospital site ready for next stages
Hospital site ready for next stages
The big crane has left town and the diggers have been parked up where one day the new Dunedin Hospital will stand.