Southland
Southern DHB's newly-appointed deputy commissioner
One of two of Southern DHB's newly-appointed deputy commissioners is Richard Thomson. Audio
Confidential report outlines Southern DHB's failings
A confidential report on the Southern District Health Board says its financial problems are the result of poor management, not government underfunding. Audio
Southern DHB's commissioner confident of success
The commissioner appointed to run the Southern District Health Board says getting the board back into the black will be a considerable challenge. Audio
Sacked board member - questions how DHB's finances can turn
Kathy Grant says she is confident she can turn Southern DHB's finances around but hasn't yet spelt out how. Audio
Political reaction to the sacking of the Southern DHB
The Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, says he sacked the Southern DHB because he was seriously dissatisfied with its performance. Audio
Health Minister discusses Southern DHB Commissioner
Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman discusses Southern DHB decision. Audio
Southern DHB is sacked
Otago and Southland leaders are backing the decision to sack the Southern DHB, saying things had to change. Audio
Dunedin downpour floods 1200 properties - City Council
More than a week after Dunedin suffered it's once in a 100 years downpour, the city council now says more than 1200 properties have been flooded. Audio
Government deadline looms for Southern DHB
The Southern District Health board has until today to respond to a letter from the Health Minister indicating his intention to appoint a commissioner. Audio
Frontline staff urge Minister to be decisive with troubled DHB
The Nurses Organisation is urging the Government to act decisively in its efforts to sort out the Southern District Health Board's financial problems. Audio
Playing Favourites with Neil Ieremia
Founder, CEO and artistic director of the dance company Black Grace, which celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. He has choreographed and designed a new work, Passchendaele, for the Royal New… Audio
Auckland - leading the way or falling short?
Insight investigates whether it is in the national interest for Auckland to be the focus for investment, jobs and immigrants. Audio
Stewart Island School - Sue Graham
It looks like Stewart Island's only school will get to keep its second teacher. Halfmoon Bay School made headlines recently after it started a TradeMe campaign designed to entice families from… Audio
Car salesman counts the cost of wet test drive
An Invercargill used-car salesman is counting the cost after a customer took a test drive and ploughed the Ford Falcon XRS into the ocean. Audio
Father admits mistakenly shooting dead his son
A father has admitted, in an Invercargill court, to mistakenly shooting dead his son on a hunting trip on Stewart Island in March. Audio
NZ A to Z - B for Bluff and O for oysters
Dr Michael Stevens - University of Otago. Spenser Morrison - Invercargill. Vic Pearsey - Champion Oyster Opener. John Edmondson - Chair, Bluff Oyster & Food Festival. Graham Wright - General Manager… Audio, Gallery
South Island set to be disappointed with Budget
Back now to this week's budget and the South Island's priorities. Audio
Stewart Island school desperate for more students
As we know Prince Harry had a great time on Stewart Island. If you saw that and thought life there is attractive, well here's your chance. Audio
The Quizmaster and the Prince - Vicki Coats
Stewart Island quiz mistress, Vicki Coats, did everything she wasn't supposed to do in the presence of a Royal. But Prince Harry didn't seem to mind. He spent the evening at the South Sea Hotel for… Audio
Catering firm to take over southern hospital kitchens
Catering giant Compass is taking over at Dunedin's and Invercargill's hospital kitchens in the face of heated community and union opposition. Audio
