Mike Houlahan

Confusion over child hubs shown in emails

Confusion over child hubs shown in emails

Newly released Ministry of Health emails concerning the Southern DHB's maternity strategy reveal the degree of confusion which surrounded the board's introduction of "maternal and child hubs".

Family pleased to have sermons preserved

Helen Jack and her mother, Alison Grant, with Lakeside Conversations, col
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Family pleased to have sermons preserved

David Grant's voice has fallen silent, but the sermons of the former Knox Church minister live on thanks to a new book.

MPs thought carefully on euthanasia

MPs thought carefully on euthanasia

Not every issue politicians debate is a matter of life and death but on Wednesday that was, literally, the topic of the day.

'Strong oversight' of SDHB maternity sought

Health Minister David Clark says the plan envisaged the new agency placing greater emphasis on...

'Strong oversight' of SDHB maternity sought

Health Minister David Clark has asked for "strong oversight" of the Southern DHB's maternity services following a highly critical report on how the board implemented its maternity care strategy.

The ORC has deferred consideration of its legal response to a successful Environment Court challenge by Lindis River farmers and water users against water flow limits set by council-appointed commissioners.

Majority votes to retain iwi representatives

Majority votes to retain iwi representatives

Iwi representatives will remain on the Otago Regional Council policy committee, despite a determined bid by some councillors to alter how it consults Maori.

Maternity hub system criticised

Maternity hub system criticised

The Southern District Health Board's controversial maternity strategy seemed to be ''experimental'' and unreferenced, a midwifery academic says.

Access central to new primary health plan

Access central to new primary health plan

Wellsouth, the southern region's primary health organisation, has released its annual report and launched a new strategic plan.

Broad support for education reforms

Education Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: Getty Images

Broad support for education reforms

Southern principals have given a pass mark to a range of education reforms announced by the Government yesterday, including a major overhaul of the Ministry of Education, zoning decisions being...

Education minister announces changes to school system

Education Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday that an announcement about the stand-off with...

Education minister announces changes to school system

Minimum eligibility requirements for school principals, more support for boards of trustees, and a major overhaul of the Ministry of Education are among changes the Government plans to make.

Maternity plan 'waste of two years'

The Southern District Health Board's maternity strategy has been "a waste of two years'', Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says.

War damage lingered

The Dunedin RSA choir sings during the service.

War damage lingered

The guns of World War 1 fell silent at 11am on November 11, 1918 but the damage the war caused lingered for decades afterwards, Dunedin RSA president Lox Kellas says.

3000km Craft Beer and Food Festival trip worth it

Well-travelled McLeods Brewery co-owner Geoff Gwynne with colleague Lochy Chisholm. PHOTOS:...

3000km Craft Beer and Food Festival trip worth it

People will go a long way for a good beer, but few made the effort McLeod's Brewery co-owner Geoff Gwynne did to attend the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival.

Love of animals inspired children's book illustrator

Author Kate de Goldi pays rapt attention as Port Chalmers illustrator and author David Elliot...

Love of animals inspired children's book illustrator

The influence of Punch magazine and Winnie the Pooh illustrator E. H. Shepard on a young mind resulted in the career of one of New Zealand's most decorated children's book artists.

Near-drownings spur concern

Members of the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club race from the clubrooms to the beach. PHOTO: GERARD...

Near-drownings at beach spur concern over public preparedness

Four near-drownings off St Kilda Beach a week ago has surf lifesavers concerned people do not know what do if they are caught in a rip.

A wrong turn

Someone's Friday night came to a soggy end after their car ended up in Otago Harbour.

Legislation a legacy for totemic Donald

Invercargill National MP Sarah Dowie addresses the House.PHOTO: PARLIAMENT TV

Legislation a legacy for totemic Donald

Fourteen years ago this week, Green Party co-leader Rod Donald suddenly, shockingly died.

MND sufferer taking it in his stride for charity

Former firefighter Grant Clarkson, who has motor neurone disease, with partner Jo Reid. PHOTO:...

MND sufferer taking it in his stride for charity

Grant Clarkson goes out for a walk every day, but tomorrow's 3km trek is special.

Maternity strategy a failure

Maternity strategy a failure

The Southern DHB's well-intentioned plans to improve maternity services in the South instead led to confusion, miscommunication, overdue actions and unintended consequences, a review says.

Births show 'vagaries of labour'

Four emergency births involving Lumsden mothers, including a woman whose child arrived in an ambulance parked on the side of a road, showed the "vagaries of labour", a report says.

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