Otago
Dunedin cafe owners expected more from council over water warning
Dunedin businesses are upset they weren't contacted directly about the boil water notice, which was imposed after untreated water was mistakenly let into the city's drinking water system. Video, Audio
No way to sue DHBs over patient care
Southern District Health Board's CEO urged patients to go to the Health and Disability Commissioner if they've suffered a 'serious clinical event', but the commissioner can't punish or fine DHBs. John… Audio
'I had a death sentence hanging over my head'
Southern DHB prostate cancer patient Gary Brodie says his doctor told him he would likely have died in the next five years if he didn't pay for private surgery. Video, Audio
Pet cat dumped in landfill
A Dunedin cat owner is heart broken after learning her cat was probably disposed of in the local rubbish dump. Audio
Historic Cemetery Findings
University of Otago researchers are gaining fresh insights into the quality of life and identity of Otago's early European settlers and farmers. The team has excavated skeletons from unmarked graves… Audio, Gallery
Southern DHB promises quick response to cancer delay problem
The Southern District Health Board says it will move as fast as it can to improve poor care for patients needing prostate cancer and other treatment. RNZ health correspondent Karen Brown tells us the… Audio
Test results due on Dunedin's dirty water
Test results due back today will determine if there's a major public health risk from untreated water that flowed through pipes in Dunedin. The council's chief executive Sue Bidrose joins us with the… Audio
Dunedin residents forced to boil water until Friday
Public health officials will know tomorrow if untreated water which flowed into Dunedin pipes last night was a major public health risk.
Southern DHB wait times 'completely unacceptable', CEO says
Eleven men have waited too long for prostate cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital with four waiting more than 100 days and one waiting 191 days for an operation, the Southern DHB's CEO says. Video, Audio
Southern DHB to implement all recommendations in scathing review
Southern DHB's chief executive agrees with a highly critical report into its urology department, saying patient health and wellbeing has been put at risk. Audio
Dunedin drinking water alert to run for days
Dunedin Hospital is preparing for a possible influx as thousands of people are told to avoid tap water. The council is hoping this won't be a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Video, Audio
Urology patients' health is at risk under Southern DHB, CEO says
Southern District Health Board's CEO Chris Fleming says urology patients' health and well-being has been at risk while they waited for appointments and surgery. Video, Audio
Major flaws at Southern DHB's urology dept
There is a "significant level of clinical risk" under Southern District Health Board's urology department, a damning external review has found. Video, Audio
Queenstown considers radical solutions as housing dreams fade
Brett Paterson, 32, who grew up in the resort town, is among those who have tried but failed to buy a section as prices spiral out of reach. Audio
Flights resume after light aircraft crash at Queenstown Airport
Four people were on board when it crashed, with one suffering minor injuries.
Ministry plans farm testing for cattle disease
Milk on all farms in North Otago and South Canterbury will be tested for the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis, rather than testing milk tankers nationwide, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Plans for Dunedin chocolate company unveiled
A Dunedin city councillor who tried to take on the manufacturing of Cadbury products has unveiled his new plan for a publicly-owned chocolate company.
Queenstown woman sexually assaulted in own home
A Queenstown woman who was sexually assaulted in her home early this morning may have been followed there by her attacker, police say.
Southern DHB needs to act fast - union
The senior doctors' union is calling on the Southern District Health Board to act quickly on the problem of long waiting times for patient care.
Southern DHB 'sincerely' sorry for patient wait times
The Southern District Health Board has issued a public apology to patients who have waited too long for treatment.
