New plan 'to save factory'
O'Malley stops confectionery bid; has new plan
Cadbury pledge founder Jim O'Malley is pulling out of his bid to win a manufacturing contract from Mondelez.
Eileen Goodwin
Fears of damage to PM
Fears of damage to PM
A new selection process will begin ''very shortly'' in the Clutha-Southland electorate after MP Todd Barclay's announcement yesterday he is quitting Parliament, the National Party says.
O'Malley has key to dealing with corporates
Man behind Cadbury bid understands corporates
Dr Jim O’Malley, who is having a crack at raising the money to set up a factory on part of the Cadbury site, has reason to empathise with laid-off workers.
Apology ‘mocking response’
Apology ‘mocking response’
The mother of a man who took his own life says a Dunedin psychiatrist’s proposed apology for shortcomings in his care was a "mocking response", and hurtful to the memory of her son.
Assaults in Wakari ward concern union
Assaults in Wakari ward concern union
The nurses' union is meeting the Southern District Health Board's mental health service to discuss an increase in assaults in a Dunedin inpatient ward.
Hospital could cost $1b
Hospital could cost $1b
The Dunedin Hospital rebuild could top $1billion, Dunedin North MP David Clark says.
DCC may support Cadbury venture
DCC may support Cadbury venture
The Dunedin City Council is jumping on board the Cadbury factory ownership drive and may buy part of the site to help the fledging company.
Happy to help others with plasma
Happy to help others with plasma
When identical twins Matt and Callum Sutherland give plasma, it is possible they are helping their boss.
Liquor ban for Countdown store
Liquor ban for Countdown store
Countdown has agreed to a ban on alcohol sales in one of its Dunedin stores after negotiating a settlement with the Dunedin City Council over a breach of liquor law.
Health board executive off to Nelson
Health board executive off to Nelson
Southern District Health Board deputy chief executive Lexie O’Shea is leaving after her two roles were dumped in a proposed restructure.
Mental health cut claim
Mental health cut claim
The high-profile Budget boost for mental health is a "cut in real terms" and services will continue to struggle, two unions say after crunching the numbers.
‘Huge jump’ shows service strained
‘Huge jump’ shows service strained
A "huge jump" in children waiting over eight weeks for mental health appointments shows the Southern District Health Board is under strain, an MP says.
Seymour’s Bill called ‘political stunt’
Seymour’s Bill called ‘political stunt’
Dunedin North MP David Clark has labelled David Seymour’s voluntary euthanasia Bill a "political stunt" and will vote against it.
Cadbury pledges at $3m
Cadbury pledges at $3m
More than $3 million has so far been pledged for the Cadbury capital-raising drive, the response delighting its founder.
$20m plan to save Cadbury factory
$20m plan to save factory
A Dunedin city councillor is trying to raise $20 million to keep the Cadbury factory open on a portion of the site.
Cadbury dairy unit for sale Mondelez offers as going concern
Cadbury dairy unit for sale Mondelez offers as going concern
Mondelez International is now offering the dairy processing plant on the Dunedin Cadbury site as a going concern to an investor, presenting a potential export opportunity.
Maternity shakeup possible
Maternity shakeup possible
The Southern District Health Board is to review the location of primary maternity facilities in Otago/Southland.
Restructure could save $2m
Restructure could save $2m
A proposed cull of management roles at Southern District Health Board could save $2 million over two years, chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Asbestos limits access to hospital records
Asbestos limits access to hospital records
A clinical records area at Dunedin Hospital is largely off-limits because of asbestos, leading to potential delays for patients if their case notes are not available.
Mental health care lacking: report
Mental health care lacking: report
The Office of the Auditor-General has recommended urgent improvement to acute mental health services after it found serious shortcomings in follow-up plans and co-ordination.