Mike Houlahan

ED solutions 'being worked on'

The Southern District Health Board is committed to finding a solution to issues in Dunedin Hospital's emergency department and is working through options, chief executive Chris Fleming said.

Alexandra poet recipient of PM's Award

Alexandra poet named recipient of Prime Minister's Award

Alexandra poet, publisher and librettist Michael Harlow is one of the recipients of the 2018 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement.

ED commitment restated

The Southern District Health Board has restated its commitment to upgrading its beleaguered emergency department in the wake of the Ministry of Health urging it to improve waiting times.

Mural to express ideas of mental wellbeing

Artist Brent Harpur waits for Brittani Beavis to make a contribution to an interactive mural set...

Mural to express ideas of mental wellbeing

Dunedin events marking Mental Health Awareness Week are starting with a blank canvas.

Photos inspire a hunt for Hayes

Their Australian owner wants to return these Victorian-era photographs of Southland residents...

Photos inspire a hunt for Hayes

A Southland historian is hoping Otago Daily Times readers may be able to find the proper home for a collection of Victorian-era photographs of a southern family.

Maternity services to get boost

Maternity services to get boost

Maternity services in Otago and Southland are to be bolstered by the Southern District Health Board after concerns measures in its maternity plan did not do enough for midwives and mothers.

Tale of five orphaned Dunedin sisters

The Holt sisters (from left) Ruby, Phyllis, Edna and Isy, with Nellie in front.

Tale of five orphaned Dunedin sisters

November 26, 1918 was the day Dunedin reached breaking point.

Health care homes report released

Newly-released research into the effectiveness of health care homes bodes well for the policy’s introduction in the South, the Southern District Health Board says.

Checking in for Stroke Week

The reading might have been elevated after Monday's council meeting, but yesterday Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull's blood pressure was well within the healthy range.

Success written on their faces

English writer Emily Mayhew. Photo: Supplied

Success written on their faces

Dunedin-born surgeon Archibald McIndoe's pioneering work in plastic surgery retains its importance today, English writer and academic Emily Mayhew tells Mike Houlahan.

Curran's 'tireless' electorate work praised

Embattled Dunedin South MP Clare Curran's electorate committee has rallied around her, as the former cabinet minister was the focus of more questions in Parliament yesterday.

Pressure sinks Curran

Personal rather than political reasons has spurred Clare Curran’s resignation as a minister.

A knack for attracting controversy

Dunedin South MP has a knack for attracting controversy

In her maiden speech to Parliament in 2008, Clare Curran said her father taught her to behave ethically, take responsibility for your actions, and do the right thing.

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett prepares to talk about her mental health issues at an event marking World...

Young depression survivor to tell her story

Klaudia Bennett thought she was the only one who felt the way she did.

Anti-fluoride campaigner invites university debate

Visiting US anti-fluoride campaigner Paul Connett issues a challenge to University of Otago...

Anti-fluoride campaigner invites university debate

Visiting United States anti-fluoride campaigner Paul Connett has criticised University of Otago academics for not attending a public meeting on campus about the substance.

Otago agency wins Maori health award

Mirror Services kaiwhakahaere and Paraire Huata Award winner Blondie Ngamoki, left, with...

Otago agency wins Maori health award

Otago counselling agency Mirror Services can reflect on a job well done after receiving the Paraire Huata Award at the Maori Health Leadership Summit in Dunedin.

DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'

Airbnb says it has recently introduced more stringent security features on its site. Photo: Reuters

DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'

About 150 Dunedin property owners who let their entire premises short-term through websites such as Airbnb are about to receive a letter from the DCC checking their homes comply with the Building Act and district plan.

Curran punishment 'inadequate': Bridges

Clare Curran fronts media in Dunedin after being booted from Cabinet. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Curran's demotion punishment 'inadequate': Bridges

The demotion of Dunedin South MP Clare Curran from Cabinet was a weak and inadequate punishment for serious misconduct, National leader Simon Bridges said yesterday.

Two main clinical buildings

Outgoing Dunedin Hospital clinical leadership group chairman David Perez. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Two main clinical buildings at new hospital

Dunedin's new hospital will have two main clinical buildings - one an out-patient facility for elective and planned operations, the other for in-patient and emergency procedures.

SDHB's UK recruitment successful

SDHB's UK recruitment successful

The Southern District Health Board's (SDHB) British recruitment drive looks to have paid dividends.

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