Opinions split on reshuffle
Opinions split on reshuffle
Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.
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NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
International estimates suggest that one in 36 children are autistic.
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
Dunedin Hospital has been forced to shut down beds due to a lack of nursing staff, but Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora says the move is not connected with a "recruitment freeze".
Public health ‘not meeting’ demand for automated insulin device
Public health ‘not meeting’ demand for automated insulin device
Since Pharmac started funding automated insulin delivery devices for people with type-1 diabetes in 2024, it has been discovered NZ's public health system is not equipped to meet demand.
Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.
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Dermatological services in South criticised
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Dermatological services in South criticised
Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.
Hopes with treatment overseas
Hopes with treatment overseas
A young Dunedin woman whose life has been turned upside down by a chronic disease is counting on cutting-edge treatment in Mexico to get her future back on track.
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‘Matter of when, not if’ H5N1 bird flu arrives
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‘Matter of when, not if’ H5N1 bird flu arrives
Following the death of an American from H5N1 bird flu recently, a Dunedin evolutionary virologist believes it is "a matter of when, not if" the virus arrives in New Zealand.
Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on
Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on
A wreath has been attached to the gates of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building construction site, in Cumberland St.
Wait continues as costs mount
Wait continues as costs mount
Weeks are turning into months for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital, leading to anger from civic leaders and concerns over how much the pondering is costing.
Burnout among Southern GPs ‘alarming’
Burnout among Southern GPs ‘alarming’
An "alarming" number of health practitioners in the South are experiencing burnout, a wide-ranging survey reveals.
Hospital computer system fails - again
Hospital computer system fails - again
A critical Dunedin Hospital computer system described as "shameful" was down for two hours yesterday morning, causing confusion, delays and risking patient care, staff say.
Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal
Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal
"Just build the damn hospital."
Some obstetrics care now provided at hub
Some obstetrics care now provided at hub
Women with higher-risk pregnancies are now receiving obstetrics-led care at a clinic in South Dunedin rather than at Dunedin Hospital.
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Broken toilets, sinks and lights are a regular nightmare on the largest ward of the creaking Dunedin Hospital, medical staff say.
Hospital retrofit not recommended
Hospital retrofit not recommended
Public servants have advised ministers a long-promised new inpatient building for Dunedin hospital should get built rather than refurbishing the old one, the Otago Daily Times has learned.
Hospital redesign too risky: HNZ
Hospital redesign too risky: HNZ
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora warned the government a last-minute redesign of the new Dunedin hospital could result in worse outcomes for the South.
Dunedin’s new hospital plans now on ministers’ desks
Dunedin’s new hospital plans now on ministers’ desks
Government ministers are remaining tight-lipped over when it will make an announcement about the new Dunedin hospital.
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Cyclists, mountainbikers urged to be cautious
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Cyclists, mountainbikers urged to be cautious
If you are a male in your 50s, and you plan to spend a lot of your Christmas holidays on two wheels, you are more likely to become an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) statistic this summer.
Government ministers to consider options for new hospital
Government ministers to consider options for new hospital
Plans for the new Dunedin hospital project are now in the hands of the government ministers.