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DunedinJuly 29

'Light at end of tunnel' for Swann

Convicted fraudster Michael Swann was told at a parole hearing yesterday ''there was light at the end of the tunnel''.
'Light at end of tunnel' for Swann
'Light at end of tunnel' for Swann
DunedinApril 1

Colonoscopy services concerns remain

A Central Otago woman who complained about the failure of Southern District Health Board doctors to find her bowel cancer says improvements to colonoscopy services have been too slow.
Colonoscopy services concerns remain
Colonoscopy services concerns remain
DunedinApril 1

30 months too long for care complaint

Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill says his office took too long to complete an investigation into a complaint from a woman with secondary cancer.
30 months too long for care complaint
30 months too long for care complaint
DunedinMarch 25

Neurosurgery alliance proposed

An alliance with Wellington's neurosurgery department might be needed to ensure the future of the South Island neurosurgical service through providing a big enough population base for sub-specialisation, former governance board chairman Prof Andrew Kaye says in the service's annual report.
Neurosurgery alliance proposed
Neurosurgery alliance proposed
DunedinJune 12

Call to fund GPs for skin lesion removal

Funding for skin lesion removal in general practice should be increased to help the Southern District Health Board's struggling ear, nose, and throat (ENT) service, Dr Peter Ripley says.
Call to fund GPs for skin lesion removal
Call to fund GPs for skin lesion removal
DunedinFebruary 6

Swann sales net $2m-plus

More than $2 million has now been recovered by the Government from the sale of assets seized from convicted fraudster Michael Swann.
DunedinMarch 8

Too few meetings, member believes

The frequency of committee meetings was under scrutiny at yesterday's inaugural disability support and community and public health advisory committee meeting in Dunedin, with one member saying once every two months was not enough.
Too few meetings, member believes
Too few meetings, member believes
North OtagoNovember 12

Safety close to her heart

"If you make a difference for one family, then it's worthwhile." Since the death of her teenage son in 2003, Oamaru woman Helen Algar has been involved in raising public awareness about text-message bullying.
Safety close to her heart
Safety close to her heart
DunedinSeptember 22

Swann faces $10.4m bill

Convicted fraudster Michael Swann has been ordered to pay $6 million to the Crown and forfeit $4.4 million worth of property bought with money stolen from the Otago District Health Board.
Swann faces $10.4m bill
Swann faces $10.4m bill
DunedinSeptember 19

University seeks 'academic component'

The University of Otago is keen to see a "strong academic component" in any future South Island neurosurgery service, the university's health sciences pro-vice-chancellor, Prof Don Roberton, says.
University seeks 'academic component'
University seeks 'academic component'
DunedinSeptember 15

Third medical school looks unlikely: profs

A review looking at whether New Zealand needs a third medical school looks set to recommend keeping two schools, says Prof Des Gorman, executive chairman of a high-powered health committee.
SouthlandSeptember 3

Experts hears southern views

There has been little to laugh about in the neurosurgery debate, but expert panel member Glenn McCulloch raised smiles at meeting of about 1000 people in Invercargill yesterday when he referred to himself as "an ignorant Australian".
Experts hears southern views
Experts hears southern views
DunedinAugust 26

Old DHBs exceeded elective surgery targets

The former Otago and Southland district health boards have shown progress towards meeting all six health targets in the last quarter of the year, the latest figures show.
Old DHBs exceeded elective surgery targets
Old DHBs exceeded elective surgery targets
The MixAugust 3

Opposing schools of thought

Once again, the defenders of Otago and Southland's health services are doing battle - this time over the future of Dunedin's neurosurgical services. But, is there more at stake? One of the seasoned warriors from battles past thinks there might be. Mark Price reports.
Opposing schools of thought
Opposing schools of thought
DunedinJuly 28

Locums providing neurosurgery cover

Locums have been providing neurosurgery cover at Dunedin Hospital as the Otago District Health Board continues to wait for a new neurosurgeon to clear registration and immigration processes.
DunedinJuly 28

Surgeon to stay in UK after delays

Ten months of "paperwork" delays have prompted an overseas-recruited neurosurgeon to stay in the United Kingdom as the Otago District Health Board continues to rely on locums to provide neurosurgery services.
Surgeon to stay in UK after delays
Surgeon to stay in UK after delays
DunedinJuly 28

Future of neurosurgery services in Otago may be known next week

The outcome of the Otago District Health Board's fight to retain neurosurgery services in Dunedin may be clearer by next Friday.
Future of neurosurgery services in Otago may be known next week
Future of neurosurgery services in Otago may be known next week
OpinionJuly 28

Commitment needed to keep neurosurgical services in Dunedin

Hillary Calvert calls for action over the future of neurological services in Dunedin.
DunedinJuly 28

Neurosurgeons bid supported

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin says he has his "loins girded" and is ready to advocate for retention of neurosurgeons in Dunedin should that prove necessary.
Neurosurgeons bid supported
Neurosurgeons bid supported
DunedinJuly 28

MPs speak out over possible loss of neurosurgery

Emergency care for people in remote areas of Otago and Southland could be compromised if neurosurgery is offered only from Christchurch, Dunedin-based National list MP Michael Woodhouse says.
DunedinJuly 18

Health board cuts credit card

The Southern District Health Board, which has a budget of about $800 million, is to cut its credit cards from three to two.
Health board cuts credit card
Health board cuts credit card
DunedinJuly 7

Retain neurosurgery, MPs told

Despite a suggestion last week that southerners could write to the Director-general of Health, Stephen McKernan, with their concerns about neurosurgery service plans, no letters have yet been received by his office.
OpinionJuly 7

Neurosurgery a no-brainer

If people do not speak up, Southland and Otago may lose a critical surgical service - with all the significant flow-on impacts. Richard Thomson leads the way.
Neurosurgery a no-brainer
Neurosurgery a no-brainer
DunedinJune 14

Health board backs down over managers

The Southern District Health Board has backed down on a proposal to reduce the number of top managers.
Health board backs down over managers
Health board backs down over managers
DunedinJune 13

Swann's fraud partner out of jail

The man dismissed last year as Otago District Health Board chairman after nearly $17 million was stolen from the board is "flabbergasted" one of the men involved is out of jail already.
Swann's fraud partner out of jail
Swann's fraud partner out of jail