Mike Houlahan

Staff urge SDHB to revisit Christian chapel idea

Staff urge SDHB to revisit Christian chapel idea

Staff feel the Southern District Health Board’s rejection of a Christian chapel in the new Dunedin hospital is flawed and the issue should be reconsidered.

Doubts about hospital reiterated

Demolition work continues at the site of the new Dunedin Hospital yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Doubts about hospital reiterated

Delays and cost overruns on the new Dunedin Hospital project raise doubts whether the project will be completed to the size and scope planned, National Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse says.

Fears over new hospital's budget and build

Latest design proposal of Dunedin's new hospital. Image: Warren and Mahoney Architects

Fears over new hospital's budget and build

The new Dunedin Hospital will be over budget and there are serious doubts whether the second of its two buildings will open on time, a Cabinet paper says.

Twin health hubs for wellness, urgent care

Twin health hubs for wellness, urgent care

Two new health hubs are to be set up in Dunedin, providing a "wellness" service and urgent care.

Heritage NZ wants conditions on demolition of Cadbury facade

The Cadbury factory’s Cumberland St, Dunedin, facade. ODT FILES

Heritage NZ wants conditions on demolition of Cadbury facade

Heritage New Zealand will not oppose the demolition of the historic facades of the Cadbury’s building so long as several conditions are met.

Cadbury facade demolition backed

DCC planners have recommended consent for the demolition of the former Cadbury factory be granted, as the public benefit of the new hospital to be built on the site outweighs the historic value of the buildings.

Drug restrictions considered after student death

A month ago, drug-buying agency Pharmac wrote to the country’s pharmacists instructing them to...

Paracetamol restrictions considered after Dunedin student's death

Medsafe's medicines classification committee will today consider coronial recommendations about the sale of paracetamol made after the inquest into the death of a Dunedin student.

Respected political journalist dies

Respected Dunedin political journalist Neale McMillan has died, aged 83.

Neurosurgery service set for full team

Neurosurgery service set for full team

Next year Dunedin’s neurosurgery service may finally have a full team of three doctors on staff, for the first time since it was established 10 years ago.

Act NZ propelled into new realms

Act New Zealand deputy leader Brooke Van Velden and party leader David Seymour in Queenstown...

Act NZ propelled into new realms

Tuesday's report in the Otago Daily Times that Act New Zealand was considering setting up a southern base following its record party vote return in the 2020 election was, predictably, greeted with...

Diabetics urged to keep using NovoRapid insulin

Type-2 diabetes usually develops in adults but it is becoming more common in children, and is the...

Diabetics urged to keep using NovoRapid insulin

Type 1 diabetics are being urged to continue using their prescribed insulin, despite the discovery of a batch of the medication which is causing blood sugar levels to spike alarmingly.

Covid-19 measures keep flu in its corner

The rate of disease was not quite back to below the baseline seasonal level, but was well below...

Covid-19 measures keep flu in its corner

Influenza all but vanished from the health landscape this year, one Dunedin GP doubting she saw more than two possible cases of the disease.

Patients turning up to ED so drunk they could die

The reception area at Dunedin Hospital Emergency Department. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.

Patients turning up to ED so drunk they could die

About five people a day arrive at Dunedin Hospital because they have drunk too much - one of whom will likely be in immediate or imminent danger of death.

Act may set up southern base

A giddy David Seymour on election night. Photo: Getty Images

Act may set up southern base

Act New Zealand is considering setting up a southern base to capitalise on its election night gains in Otago and Southland.

‘There is a lot to learn’

Newly-elected Labour Party MPs celebrate on the steps of Parliament in Wellington yesterday after...

‘There is a lot to learn’

Dressed in their finest and having had their photos taken and received a guided tour, the Labour Party class of 2020 has arrived at Parliament.

A huge win, a heavy loss

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern undeniably won the 2020 election for Labour, but equally as undeniably National’s erratic behaviour and disunity meant it lost the 2020 election.

Expected close race ends up anything but

Labour’s Ingrid Leary has entered Parliament as the member for the new Taieri electorate. PHOTO:...

Expected close race ends up anything but

The new seat of Taieri was expected to be a close contest, but the Labour landslide propelled its candidate, Ingrid Leary, to a dominant win.

Clark vows to repay ‘generosity’ of voters’ support

David Clark is all smiles at the Labour party at Petri Dish in Dunedin tonight. Photo: Stephen...

Clark vows to repay ‘generosity’ of voters’ support

Former Cabinet minister David Clark says his time on the sidelines is over, and his victory in Dunedin on Saturday has him eager to get back to work.

From student activist to Labour list MP

New Dunedin Labour list MP Rachel Brooking. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

From student activist to Labour list MP

A political career which began as being the rear end of a pantomime cow in a student protest has now got Dunedin lawyer Rachel Brooking elected to Parliament.

Incumbent’s votes double nearest rival’s

Rino Tirikatene has recorded his biggest majority for Labour. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Incumbent’s votes double nearest rival’s

Rino Tirikatene made a comfortable return to Parliament in the Te Tai Tonga electorate, but said the Maori Party made the election a contest and would continue to keep Labour honest.

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