Mike Houlahan

Chasing justice an ordeal after fired over chips

'It isn't safe': Chasing justice an ordeal after fired over chips

The ordeal a Mosgiel worker went through chasing justice after being fired for taking a 30-cent bag shows the process is "unnecessarily severe" and needs changing, her advocate says.

University exporting monkey malaria

University of Otago PhD student Adeline Chua processes cord blood for malaria culture. Photo:...

University exporting monkey malaria

Dunedin has an unusual new export thanks to University of Otago scientists - monkey malaria.

Firing worker over chips to cost rest-home $19k-plus

Firing worker over chips to cost rest-home $19k-plus

Firing an employee after she wrongfully took a 30-cent bag of chips will cost a Mosgiel rest-home nearly $19,000 in compensation, plus thousands more in back pay and legal costs, after the employee successfully sued.

Questions on courts’ future

Construction and Scaffolders work on the Dunedin Courthouse last year. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Questions on courts’ future

Refurbishing old courthouses, such as those in Dunedin and Oamaru, is worthy but such fit outs should be done with the needs of future court users in mind, a University of Otago researcher says.

Another month for inquiry

Another month for inquiry

The Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction has been given an extra month to submit its findings to the Government.

Historical trowel given back to city

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull admires a silver trowel presented to then Dunedin Mayor John Wilson after...

Historical trowel given back to city

A piece of civic history was returned to Dunedin yesterday, when Mayor Dave Cull was presented with a trowel given to another Dunedin mayor more than 100 years ago.

ED solutions 'being worked on'

The Southern District Health Board is committed to finding a solution to issues in Dunedin Hospital's emergency department and is working through options, chief executive Chris Fleming said.

Alexandra poet recipient of PM's Award

Alexandra poet named recipient of Prime Minister's Award

Alexandra poet, publisher and librettist Michael Harlow is one of the recipients of the 2018 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement.

ED commitment restated

The Southern District Health Board has restated its commitment to upgrading its beleaguered emergency department in the wake of the Ministry of Health urging it to improve waiting times.

Mural to express ideas of mental wellbeing

Artist Brent Harpur waits for Brittani Beavis to make a contribution to an interactive mural set...

Mural to express ideas of mental wellbeing

Dunedin events marking Mental Health Awareness Week are starting with a blank canvas.

Photos inspire a hunt for Hayes

Their Australian owner wants to return these Victorian-era photographs of Southland residents...

Photos inspire a hunt for Hayes

A Southland historian is hoping Otago Daily Times readers may be able to find the proper home for a collection of Victorian-era photographs of a southern family.

Maternity services to get boost

Maternity services to get boost

Maternity services in Otago and Southland are to be bolstered by the Southern District Health Board after concerns measures in its maternity plan did not do enough for midwives and mothers.

Tale of five orphaned Dunedin sisters

The Holt sisters (from left) Ruby, Phyllis, Edna and Isy, with Nellie in front.

Tale of five orphaned Dunedin sisters

November 26, 1918 was the day Dunedin reached breaking point.

Health care homes report released

Newly-released research into the effectiveness of health care homes bodes well for the policy’s introduction in the South, the Southern District Health Board says.

Checking in for Stroke Week

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has his blood pressure checked by St John volunteer ambulance officer...

Checking in for Stroke Week

The reading might have been elevated after Monday's council meeting, but yesterday Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull's blood pressure was well within the healthy range.

Success written on their faces

English writer Emily Mayhew. Photo: Supplied

Success written on their faces

Dunedin-born surgeon Archibald McIndoe's pioneering work in plastic surgery retains its importance today, English writer and academic Emily Mayhew tells Mike Houlahan.

Curran's 'tireless' electorate work praised

Embattled Dunedin South MP Clare Curran's electorate committee has rallied around her, as the former cabinet minister was the focus of more questions in Parliament yesterday.

Pressure sinks Curran

Clare Curran faces the media in Dunedin yesterday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Pressure sinks Curran

Personal rather than political reasons has spurred Clare Curran’s resignation as a minister.

A knack for attracting controversy

Dunedin South MP has a knack for attracting controversy

In her maiden speech to Parliament in 2008, Clare Curran said her father taught her to behave ethically, take responsibility for your actions, and do the right thing.

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett prepares to talk about her mental health issues at an event marking World...

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett thought she was the only one who felt the way she did.

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