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Hospital computer system fails - again

The Dunedin Hospital ward block. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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.

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Fear landfill may be leaching into estuary

Kaikorai estuary with Green Island landfill (left). PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Fear landfill may be leaching into estuary

Otago Fish & Game and Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou have both raised concerns Dunedin’s Green Island landfill could be leaching into Kaikorai Estuary.

Century-old Dutch schooner visible from Dunedin coast

Century-old Dutch schooner visible from Dunedin coast

A century-old Dutch ship is expected to be visible from the Dunedin coast within the coming days.

Win-win as hall spray-tested for leaks

Firefighters use an aerial appliance to spray Hayward College’s windows with water to test their...

Win-win as hall spray-tested for leaks

A rare opportunity to stress-test a University of Otago hall of residence while simultaneously allowing firefighters to get some practice in presented itself with a joint exercise this week.

New window is unveiled and blessed

A nativity window is unveiled at St Paul’s Cathedral in the Octagon, Dunedin, on Thursday evening...

New window is unveiled and blessed

A Nativity stained-glass window at St Paul’s Cathedral in Dunedin is in place just in time for Christmas.

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Polytech’s future remains undecided

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Polytech’s future remains undecided

Otago Polytechnic’s future independence remains up in the air, after the government announced it would not decide which polytechnics would be standalone until next year.

Noise insulation proposal embraced

A live music advocacy group has welcomed proposed changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin which it says will give them a chance to open new venues and protect threatened ones.

Otago’s speech policy may need tweaking

Otago’s speech policy may need tweaking

The University of Otago may have to wait to see whether it needs to rewrite its free-speech policy to meet the new government requirements.

Bar light activated due to larger-than-usual surf

Port Otago pilot boat 'Potiki' leads container ship 'Monaco' past the Aramoana mole after a...

Bar light activated due to larger-than-usual surf

Vessels entering Otago Harbour were met with larger-than-normal surf as waves were breaking on the bar.

Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal

Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal

"Just build the damn hospital."

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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration

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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration

Clutha's mayor and at least one Dunedin councillor are not seeing eye to eye on Three Waters.

Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego

Two brothers injured each other so badly when they fought over Lego that their mother was afraid...

Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego

Two siblings beat each other up so badly in a fight over Lego that their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for treatment, fearing Oranga Tamariki would uplift them from their home.

Arrest made after Meridian ram-raid

A security guard discovered the damage inside the mall early this morning and alerted police....

Arrest made after Meridian ram-raid

Police have arrested a youth in relation to a ram-raid at the Meridian Mall earlier this month.

Government open to selling off polytechs

Education Minister Penny Simmonds says changes are needed because the creation of Te Pūkenga has...

Government open to selling off polytechs

In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table when the national institute of technology Te Pūkenga is disestablished.

Waste from Cadbury factory makes Hobart beaches unswimmable

Some of Hobart's beaches are off limits after a waste plant was knocked out by waste from the...

Waste from Cadbury factory makes Hobart beaches unswimmable

People have been told not to swim at many of Hobart's beaches after industrial waste from a chocolate factory hobbled a sewage treatment plant.

Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'

Former Highlander and All Black Carl Hayman. File photo: Getty Images

Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'

A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.

Total fire ban to begin in Canterbury

There have been multiple scrub fires in Canterbury recently. Photo: RNZ

Total fire ban to begin in Canterbury

Canterbury will be under a total fire ban from midday on Monday.

Aussie cartoonist Michael Leunig dies

Michael Leunig in his studio in February 2006. Photo: The Age via Getty Images

Aussie cartoonist Michael Leunig dies

Much-loved Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig has died aged 79."The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing - yet Mr. Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and...

'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria

Properties have come under threat in the Grampians National Park after a bushfire ripped through...

'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria

Residents in two separate corners of Victoria have been warned to immediately leave or take shelter as bushfires rage out of control.

Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal

The former political figure during his sentencing for sexually abusing two teenage boys nearly 30...

Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal

The man found guilty of sexually abusing two teens is taking his case to the Court of Appeal next year.

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