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Argument you could drive a truck through
A Ford Ranger or a new Dunedin hospital? For Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, the choice is obvious — it is a Ford Ranger.
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Hospital cuts 'crazy'; call for a new campaign
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Hospital cuts 'crazy'; call for a new campaign
The emergency department in the new Dunedin hospital will be "overflowing within a week" if the government goes ahead with cuts, the former ED head is warning.
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Hospital build delay signalled as construction costs rise
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Hospital build delay signalled as construction costs rise
The contract for the inpatient building for the new Dunedin hospital has been delayed amid pressure on the contractor to cut costs, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Drug removes schizophrenia symptom
Drug removes schizophrenia symptom
Prof Ping Liu is excited by her research suggesting a possible cure for the looming spectre of Covid-induced maternal infection schizophrenia.
New protocol bid for cancer risk accuracy
New protocol bid for cancer risk accuracy
A new standardised protocol for testing breast cancer genes has been developed in a bid to more accurately assess cancer risk for people with uncertain genetic variants.
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Dunedin budget blowout blamed for Auckland delay
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Dunedin budget blowout blamed for Auckland delay
The scramble to cover the new Dunedin hospital’s ballooning budget resulted in the government delaying a mental health facility at the opposite end of the country.
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Remaining in NZ ‘a death sentence’
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Remaining in NZ ‘a death sentence’
A Dunedin woman afflicted with a rare disease says staying in New Zealand without treatment will be a "death sentence".
Incontinence lasts longer than thought
Incontinence lasts longer than thought
Incontinence after childbirth is common, but new international research has discovered it affects more women for much longer than initially thought.
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Expo for postnatal support
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Expo for postnatal support
Preparing for the lesser known "fourth trimester" was the theme of the day at a postnatal expo in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Radiology outlook for South dire
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Radiology outlook for South dire
The dire state of radiology services in the South will force 90,000 procedures to be outsourced, the most of any district in New Zealand.
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Woman fuming over medical records mix-up
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Woman fuming over medical records mix-up
A Dunedin woman is mortified her medical records were mistakenly sent to a former Dunedin resident living in Australia.
Palliative-care podcasts cover the practical and tricky
Palliative-care podcasts cover the practical and tricky
When it comes to the tricky conversations about palliative care, sometimes it is good to talk.
Tears may be key to easier diagnosis, treatment
Tears may be key to easier diagnosis, treatment
A Parkinson's diagnosis may soon be just a tear drop away.
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'Mind-blowing’ no-one died in crash
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'Mind-blowing’ no-one died in crash
A man is in Dunedin Hospital with suspected spine and rib fractures after the vehicle he was in rolled 15m into a creek near Jackson Bay on the West Coast.
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Chat 'turned into something really big'
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Discovery may lead to new cancer treatment
A bit of chemistry between two research scientists has provided the inspiration for a major discovery that has the potential to be turned into new cancer treatment options.
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‘Primary care is in the worst position I have seen’
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‘Primary care is in the worst position I have seen’
Southern GP practices could be forced to close their doors unless the government makes changes to the funding system.
Vaccination urged in face of flu surge
Vaccination urged in face of flu surge
A nasty strain of influenza has hit Dunedin, prompting health advocates to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Registry launched to improve access
Registry launched to improve access
A lack of awareness of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy from patients and clinicians means few of the 700 Kiwis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year are given access to it.
Clinic from carpark
Clinic from carpark
Dunedin’s skyline is changing as the new six-storey building, which will house Pacific Radiology, rises out of the former Farmers carpark in Great King St.
First look at hospital outpatient building’s facade
First look at hospital outpatient building’s facade
The facade of the new Dunedin hospital outpatient building being installed on the southeast corner of the city centre site has been revealed.