More jobs for SPG head
More jobs for SPG head
The man tasked with leading the governance group for the Dunedin Hospital rebuild has been given two new jobs by the Government.
Eileen Goodwin
Search for SDHB chief executive delayed
Search for SDHB chief executive delayed
The search for a new chief executive of the Southern DHB is taking longer than expected, commissioner Kathy Grant says.
Inquiry into complaint over secrecy
Inquiry into complaint over secrecy
The Chief Ombudsman has launched an investigation into a complaint about the secrecy of the contract that ties the Southern DHB to a 15-year food service contract with multinational Compass Group.
No charges being laid against Barclay
No charges being laid against Barclay
Police will not lay any charges in relation to an allegation against Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay, it has been confirmed.
Community trust to run rest-home
Community trust to run rest-home
A community trust is taking over the Rendell on Reed rest-home, in Oamaru, in two weeks' time, as the home's owners are pulling out.
Ex-investment man challenges Barclay as MP
Ex-investment man challenges Barclay as MP
National MP Todd Barclay is facing a selection challenge in the Clutha-Southland electorate from a former top funds manager who worked in London, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Equal pay law welcomed
Equal pay law welcomed
Gender equality could become part of collective pay talks in female-dominated industries, Etu union assistant national secretary John Ryall says.
Board disappointed with Compass uptake
Board disappointed
The Southern District Health Board says it is "disappointed" so few boards agreed to join the food service deal with the Compass Group, putting at risk the anticipated savings.
King slams Coleman on his attitude
King slams Coleman on his attitude
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has been accused of "gilding the lily", and acting like US president-elect Donald Trump.
Southern DHB urged to reopen kitchen
Southern DHB urged to reopen kitchen
Southern District Health Board bosses have been urged to fully reopen Dunedin Hospital's kitchen to avert the possibility that meals might have to be flown in.
BNZ university branch closing
BNZ university branch closing
The BNZ is closing its University of Otago branch in Albany St, Dunedin.
Pothead failings 'outrageous'
Pothead failings 'outrageous'
A pothead on a power pole in Dunedin that failed on Tuesday is the tip of a wider safety hazard that threatens public safety, whistleblower Richard Healey says.
DHB surplus plan outlined
DHB surplus plan outlined
A plan to make a sizeable reduction to Southern District Health Board's deficit has sparked concern it could be to the detriment of patients.
Director takes parting shot at SDHB radiology staff
Director takes parting shot at SDHB radiology staff
Dunedin Hospital radiologists have been called ''elephantine'' and accused of ''inertia'' in an extraordinary parting shot from their boss at a meeting.
Unconsented ECT numbers soar
Unconsented ECT numbers soar
The number of patients who had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) against their will appears to have skyrocketed in New Zealand.
Team numbers down, but relay spirits up
Team numbers down, but relay spirits up
In fairy wings and a polka-dot skirt, Kerri-Anne Trainor took part in Relay for Life with her three sisters and several of her mother’s former workmates.
PHO paying refugee bill
PHO paying refugee bill
Health funding for former refugees in Dunedin is not in place yet, and the primary health organisation says it is paying the bill, but it cannot be sustained.
Housing NZ Mosgiel sales backtrack
Housing NZ Mosgiel sales backtrack
Housing New Zealand appears to have partly backtracked on a plan to sell 30 state houses in Mosgiel.
Compass meals could be flown if need arises
Compass meals could be flown if need arises
It will be meals on wings, rather than wheels, if the Compass Group starts flying food to the South Island after the rupture of its supply chain.
Absence of mental health adverse events questioned
Absence of mental health adverse events questioned
A mental health campaigner is questioning why mental health care was not included when DHBs revealed their mistakes and mishaps.