Four hurt in crash near Waihola
Crash on highway near Waihola
Four people were injured, two seriously, in a three-car crash on State Highway 1 near Waihola today.
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SDHB 'active review' worst performer
SDHB 'active review' worst performer
More than 40% of "active review" patients in the South have not had a check-up in the past six months, the highest proportion in the country by far.
Lack of progress frustrating doctors’ union
Lack of progress frustrating doctors’ union
The three-day junior doctors’ strike finishes today, but hopes of resolving the dispute appear to have faded.
SDHB reports don't have to be released
SDHB reports don't have to be released
The Southern District Health Board says releasing reports to the public about possible service changes would have a ''chilling effect'' on its ability to conduct its affairs.
Trauma counselling assumptions queried
Trauma counselling assumptions queried
Concern refugees are not able to access trauma counselling in Dunedin is ''extremely Eurocentric'' and unnecessary, but they need support with more practical things, a University of Otago PhD...
Effects of strike unknown
Effects of strike unknown
The Southern District Health Board is staying tight-lipped about how many patients could be affected by the junior doctors' strike that starts today.
‘We call a spade a spade’
‘We call a spade a spade’
The latest major research released by the University of Otago’s Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study appears to reinforce the Government’s social policy imperatives. Health reporter Eileen Goodwin spoke...
'Unwritten code' scrapped
'Unwritten code' scrapped
An "unwritten code" between unions not to accept members from other unions has been scrapped amid the St John industrial dispute, which has caused a rift between unions.
Figures indicate upheaval: King
Figures indicate upheaval: King
Figures showing the Ministry of Health shelled out more than $1.35million for redundancies in just 17 months indicate upheaval and a loss of experienced staff, Labour Party health spokeswoman Annette King says.
Refugee counselling 'big unmet need'
Refugee counselling 'big unmet need'
Former refugees in Dunedin are having trouble gaining access to funded counselling, and this has emerged as a "real hole" in their support system, a Dunedin GP says.
New surface for bridge
New surface for bridge
Dunedin City Council contractor Downer continued works on resurfacing the Jetty St overbridge in Dunedin.
Strike by doctors set to go ahead
Strike by doctors set to go ahead
Five days before the junior doctors' strike, district health boards are not hopeful it will be averted.
Programme 'really good'
Programme 'really good'
Getting staff and patients to chat about hobbies and writing messages on a ''hope tree'' feature in a mental health method the Southern District Health Board wants to showcase to other boards.
Tutor aims to foster deaf culture
Tutor aims to foster deaf culture
The lack of a sign language teacher in Dunedin prompted Josje Lelijveld to leave her Christchurch home and move to the South.
SDHB rapped over non-disclosures
SDHB rapped over non-disclosures
Audit New Zealand has told the Southern District Health Board to sharpen up its act on financial disclosures after finding some interests had not been declared.
'Bad faith' hit doctor pay rate
'Bad faith' hit doctor pay rate
"Bad faith tactics" before last year’s junior doctors’ strike meant some senior doctors claimed less than they might have for providing cover, their union says ahead of the next strike.
Organisation steady as chief executive goes
Organisation steady as chief executive goes
The baby boomer generation is redefining old age, says departing Age Concern Otago chief executive Susan Davidson.
Midwife called to The Hague
Midwife called to The Hague
Dunedin's Dr Sally Pairman has been appointed to head the Europe-based International Confederation of Midwives.
Additional $2 million to improve service
Additional $2 million to improve service
The Ministry of Health has allocated an extra $2million in 2016-17 to help DHBs improve ophthalmology services.
Scramble with ophthalmology news
Scramble with ophthalmology news
New documents show Southern District Health Board and Ministry of Health officials were scrambling behind the scenes to deal with the ophthalmology crisis in southern hospitals. Released by the...