Mike Houlahan

While the country has been enjoying a Delta-tinged golden summer, prior to the arrival of our Omicron autumn of discontent, various MPs have been hard at work trying to improve the health system.

Queenstown has had its first brush with the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Queenstown has had its first brush with the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

About 15 people are in isolation in Otago and Southland after being identified as possible close contacts of a Covid-19 case.

About 15 people are in isolation in Otago and Southland after being identified as possible close contacts of a Covid-19 case.

The Southern District Health Board faces the possibility of prosecution after a scathing inquiry by the health and disability commissioner into the death of a woman with a serious heart condition...

Any cold-like symptoms have the potential to be the Omicron variant of Covid-19, but a sore throat or runny nose are two to particularly look out for, a South Island virologist says.

Another senior manager has resigned from the Southern District Health Board.

Any cold-like symptoms have the potential to be the Omicron variant of Covid-19, but a sore throat or runny nose are two to particularly look out for, an Otago virologist says.

The Otago Daily Times annual reader photography competition is called "Magic Moments", and for this year’s winner, Anneliese Carlson, that neatly sums up her award-winning entry.

A fundraising campaign has been launched to ensure a highly regarded exercise programme for cancer patients is able to continue.

The Southern District Health Board has apologised and said it let down a man who made repeated visits to its emergency department, none of which detected the colon cancer that ultimately killed him.

After a hectic year of construction, Covid-19 lockdowns and staff changes, private mental health provider Ashburn Clinic is hoping for a quieter 2022, pandemic permitting.

The Southern District Health Board is once more in the leading division of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.