Southern general practices are ready to dispense Covid-19 boosters and influenza vaccinations after the Government yesterday authorised expanded criteria for each injection.
When Richard Cannon became a member of the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry more than three decades ago, he had no dental background other than what he had learned from visits to his dentist.
The Southern District Health Board is yet to spend most of $20 million given to it more than two years ago for earthquake strengthening Dunedin Hospital buildings.
The Otago Regional Council is asking the public to prepare for further bus disruptions as illness affects a significant proportion of drivers and operations staff.
The Dunedin City Council was "blown away" by the level of support for its Matariki event at the city’s waterfront, estimating about 20,000 people attended.
The chairman of Forbury Park Trotting Club says he was duped into letting car enthusiasts on the track as up to 1000 of them descended on Dunedin for an illicit race.
St Paul’s Cathedral will take on a more celestial atmosphere next month, when a major art installation is transferred from display at Italy’s Venice Biennale to Dunedin.
In what Otakou Runanga upoko (head) Edward Ellison says was a "thrilling moment", New Zealand finally "crossed a threshold" during Matariki and was "at one" with itself.
New rules for fresh water and ensuring Otago keeps up with "ever-increasing demands" from government are among the reasons those at the regional council table want to remain there.