‘Real privilege’ — parish priest leaving
‘Real privilege’ — parish priest leaving
After 13 years, Fr Gerard Aynsley has led his final service at Dunedin’s St Patrick’s Basilica.
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Urology wait lists up again amid staff shortage
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Urology wait lists up again amid staff shortage
Urology wait lists have climbed again as the struggle to recruit staff continues at Dunedin Hospital.
Vendors, helicopter ride draw gala-goers
Vendors, helicopter ride draw gala-goers
From a ride in a helicopter to a spin in an inflatable ball, there were plenty of activities at the Brighton Gala Day yesterday.
A fine day out in Brighton
A fine day out in Brighton
Thousands of people have descended on the Brighton Domain for the annual gala day.
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'Third World' delay for life-changing surgery
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'Third World' delay for life-changing surgery
Stepping out for a walk means running the risk of sudden paralysis for Ray Scott, and the situation is unlikely to change soon.
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Building overhaul to add bed capacity, clinic says
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Building overhaul to add bed capacity, clinic says
The number of beds at Dunedin’s Ashburn Clinic is set to jump by more than 20% with the overhaul of a disused building.
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'Dishonest': Health minister slammed over Dunedin hospital
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'Dishonest': Health minister slammed over Dunedin hospital
Health Minister Shane Reti has been accused of dishonesty after refusing to confirm a $30 million boost for the new Dunedin hospital will go ahead as promised.
Govt committed to hospital, but $30m pledge up in air
Govt committed to hospital, but $30m pledge up in air
The government says it is committed to the new Dunedin hospital — but has not confirmed it will honour its $30 million election pledge.
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Fear of 3 months’ more pain
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Fear of 3 months’ more pain
An Otago man who has endured five months of waiting in pain fears it will be at least another three months until he is seen by a urologist.
'Very, very difficult': Children face losing second parent to cancer
'Very, very difficult': Children face losing second parent to cancer
Four years after the death of his wife from cancer, a father who now also has a terminal diagnosis is on a mission to make memories with his children.
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Increased hospital security provides ‘peace of mind’
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Increased hospital security provides ‘peace of mind’
The extra security presence in southern hospitals this summer is "invaluable", Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Southern says.
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Future set for Cadbury building
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Future set for Cadbury building
The former Cadbury dairy building is set to become a facility for cyclists and a collaborative workspace for staff once the new Dunedin hospital is complete.
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Memory of baby lives on
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Memory of baby lives on
Baby Claire Aldrich died of a little understood genetic condition, but an educational fund in her memory is helping to keep her memory alive.
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Hospital Christmas lunch fails to hit spot
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Hospital Christmas lunch fails to hit spot
Dunedin Hospital’s Christmas lunch has come under fire after a patient’s meal of ham and two small potatoes failed to satisfy.
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Uni wrong to withhold cost of sculpture: judge
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Uni wrong to withhold cost of sculpture: judge
The ombudsman has found the University of Otago was wrong to be so secretive about the cost of its pou whenua, stating that financial information is not inherently confidential.
Winning international award for fantasy illustration ‘surreal’
Winning international award for fantasy illustration ‘surreal’
A Dunedin artist who creates dreamlike works of fantasy says it feels "surreal" to win international recognition for his work.
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On a mission to cut emissions
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On a mission to cut emissions
For good, or bad, these "newsmakers" were the people making headlines in 2023.
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Baptism of fire for former minister
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Baptism of fire for former minister
It was a bumpy year in the spotlight for former health minister Ayesha Verrall, who came to the role shortly after the announcement of major cuts in her own former backyard.
Donors’ kindness grants man the gift of eyesight
Donors’ kindness grants man the gift of eyesight
An Alexandra man says he would have been functionally blind for nearly three decades if not for the kindness of strangers.
Baby destined for a memorable birthday first born in new year
Baby destined for a memorable birthday first born in new year
Kiana Karamaena was expected to have a special birthday, but it was not supposed to be New Year’s Day.