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This is an, understandably, common desire for the e-bike enthusiast.

Over the last 22 years, it’s not only been babies delivered in Southland maternity units, but books too, thanks to the ‘Books for Babies’ programme.

With new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland, Southern DHB’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Michael Butchard is reminding Southerners to get tested if they have any cold or flu symptoms.

Kia ora, and welcome to my debut column as Acting Chair for Southern DHB.

Southern public health officials are reminding people about the importance of safe handling of potting mix, compost and soil to protect themselves against a potentially fatal illness, Legionnaires’ disease.

Dunedin Hospital Emergency Department is putting an end to patients lying down on trolleys and stretchers if they are well enough to sit in a chair.

Measles is a serious disease that is about eight times more contagious than COVID-19. Getting immunised is the best way to protect young people, their whānau and community from catching and spreading measles.