Mike Houlahan

Inquiry hearings' length `not enough'

The ministerial inquiry into mental health and addiction services will spend just two months holding hearings, a time period suicide prevention campaigner Corinda Taylor describes as inadequate.

3-wheeler ‘lovely machine’

The Ulysses Motorcycle Club’s motto is "Grow Old Disgracefully" but there’s still plenty of life left in Whakatane rider Malcolm Wilson.

Making the point life matters

They came carrying snapshots, they came holding framed portraits, they came with placards recording dates of birth and dates of death.

Radiology accreditation cancelled

Radiology accreditation cancelled

A shortage of competent staff, asbestos issues, outdated computer systems and chronic waiting lists have led to Dunedin Hospital’s radiology service losing its accreditation status.

Site for hospital chosen

A site for the new Dunedin hospital has been chosen and is being considered by the Cabinet, with a public announcement likely to be made next month.

Site proposed for new hospital

Site proposed for new Dunedin Hospital

A proposed site for the Dunedin Hospital rebuild is being considered by Cabinet, and a decision is likely to be made public next month.

Supporting baby-boomer peak through to end

Supporting baby-boomer peak through to end

As the Baby Boom generation enter their 70s, younger generations of Kiwis are putting plans in place to care for them in their old age. Health reporter Mike Houlahan asks how ready Otago is to give them a happy retirement.

Power of attorney, rights catchup needed

Not only does the health system need to get ready for the ageing population but so does the legal system, Alison Douglas says.

Check-up delays continue for kids

Check-up delays continue for kids

School pupils still have many more months to wait before receiving long overdue dental check-ups.

Adaptability key, new patron says of women's org

Adaptability key, new patron says of women's org

Adaptability has helped the National Council of Women reach its centenary, the newly named patron of the Dunedin branch says.

Rebuild must have elderly first in mind

The rebuild of Dunedin Hospital must have the demands of an ageing population at the forefront of its design, Southern District Health Board chief medical officer Nigel Millar says.

Birthing horror at Dunedin Hospital

Two women who gave birth at Dunedin Hospital hope their stories will help others speak out about their experiences.

Bullying complaint has desired effect

Disa Walker and son Ari: her experience giving birth to him has led to changes to SDHB's...

Bullying complaint has desired effect

The SDHB has changed its maternity complaints and training procedures after a Dunedin woman was bullied and abused while giving birth.

Accused admitted setting fire, court told

A man accused of setting several fires in Alexandra, including the fire which badly damaged the town's recycling centre, told a colleague he had set a workmate's car alight, the Dunedin District...

Tobacco packaging plain from today

The new look for tobacco products. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Tobacco packaging plain from today

New regulations governing tobacco packaging come into force today, a move an anti-smoking lobby group says is a vital step towards the goal of New Zealand being smokefree by 2025.

Trial over suspected arson starts

An Alexandra man has denied charges of setting his former workplace alight and damaging the vehicles of former colleagues and his then partner.

Aussie C-17 pays a visit

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 aircraft cruised low over Momona near Dunedin today, fascinating locals.

9-month wait for scan ‘really tough’

MRI scan nine-month wait time ‘really tough’

A Dunedin woman with a potentially terminal neurological condition was outraged after being asked to wait almost nine months for an MRI scan.

Lumsden fighting maternity shake-up

"I'll be expecting a lot of roadside births when the birthing unit closes". Photo: ODT files

Lumsden fighting maternity shake-up

The heart of the community will be ripped out if the Lumsden Maternity Centre is downgraded, local midwife Sarah Stokes says.

Brighter diagnosis for 'miracle' Meg

Meg, who was missing, is back home and on the road to recovery. Photo: Craig Baxter

Brighter diagnosis for 'miracle dog' Meg

More good news for miracle dog Meg as vets say she likely does not have a heart infection and a leg they feared was broken was actually a dislocated joint.

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