SDHB cancels appointments ahead of strike
SDHB cancels appointments ahead of strike
The Southern DHB has started ringing patients to cancel appointments, after nurses rejected a pay offer and voted to strike on Thursday.
Mike Houlahan
Fortune final bow closer
Fortune final bow closer
The curtain hasn't quite fallen on the Fortune Theatre but its descent gathered pace last night with a formal resolution to wind up the stricken performance venue and appoint liquidators.
Lawyer queries legality of ACC's relationship with firm
Lawyer queries legality of ACC's relationship with firm
The Accident Compensation Corporation's relationship with the firm it has contracted to review ACC decisions is ethically wrong and may turn out to be legally wrong as well, a leading ACC lawyer says.
Robot more than just fun and games
Robot about more than just fun and games
It sings, it dances, it keeps children entertained, but Nao 6 is no mere toy.
Answers sought over lost information
Answers wanted over health information lost in Dunedin
A breast cancer organisation is stunned a file containing personal information about 26 women could be lost in central Dunedin.
ACC review concerns ‘not rocket science’
ACC review concerns ‘not rocket science’
Concerns about the independence of the ACC review process "are not rocket science", an injured persons’ advocacy group says.
Independence of ACC process queried
Independence of ACC process queried
A leading Dunedin ACC lawyer says he cannot recommend clients take disputed claims to a tribunal to be resolved because of concerns about the independence of the process.
Birth after death issues explored
Birth after death issues explored
Technology already means people could become parents after their death, but New Zealand law needs to be reviewed to decide whether they should, an ethics committee says.
Dunedin surgeon supports meat-free burger
Dunedin surgeon supports meat-free burger
A Dunedin surgeon has backed Air New Zealand adding a meatless burger to its menu, saying eating excessive amounts of meat causes increased rates of cancer, heart disease, obesity and premature death.
Law women say report abominable
Law women say report abominable
A report detailing claims of sexual harassment and bullying at a major law firm is "nothing short of abominable" the Otago Women Lawyers' Society says.
Posthumous reproduction needs ethical review
Posthumous reproduction needs ethical review
Technology already means people could become parents after their death, but New Zealand law needs to be reviewed to decide whether they should, an ethics committee says.
SDHB arranging new appointments
SDHB arranging new appointments
About 450 patients whose appointments were deferred due to the now-cancelled July 5 nurses strike are now having their arrangements rebooked by the Southern District Health Board.
Listening to the nation
Listening to the nation
Josiah Tualamali’i speaks for many communities on the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction — youth, Pacific Island, and Otago. He talks to health reporter Mike Houlahan about the panel’s work.
New Dunedin hospital 'on schedule'
New Dunedin hospital 'on schedule'
The first stage of the next planning phase for the new Dunedin hospital is nearing completion, Southern Partnership Group convener Pete Hodgson says.
Plan under way to cover strike
Plan under way to cover strike
Preparations are being made to ensure life-preserving services are maintained if nurses and other healthcare professionals take strike action on July 5, as scheduled.
Health projects to be scrutinised
Health projects to be scrutinised
The Dunedin hospital rebuild and other health building projects are to be scrutinised by the auditor-general.
Nurses' contract dispute still at an impasse
Nurses' contract dispute still at an impasse
All day talks yesterday between the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and district health boards failed to resolve the ongoing contract dispute, leaving the possibility of a day-long...
SDHB extends radiology deadline
SDHB extends radiology deadline
The Southern District Health Board has extended its self-set deadline to apply for Dunedin Hospital’s radiology department to receive accreditation.
Employers have part to play in staff health: study
Employers have part to play in staff health, study says
Employers should take a proactive approach to managing staff with multiple serious health issues, new research from the University of Otago suggests.
Volunteers help where needed
Volunteers help where needed
It did not take long for St John to decide Middlemarch couple Merv and Joan Wilson were volunteer material.