I remember that day best as a day I learnt an important lesson, although, by then, that had become a normal occurrence for me in Vanuatu.

The James Reid Award is awarded to a rural medical practitioner or trainee who has ​demonstrated excellence or innovation related to education or research in rural health.​

The community has invested more than $149,000 in life-changing healthcare improvements as Dunstan Hospital Foundation launches ongoing High-Impact Needs Fund.

Kos, the Greek island that launched a thousand myths. Read Dr. Trevor Lloyds latest story from the front line.

As Patron of the Dunstan Hospital Foundation, Sir Sam brought credibility, warmth, and heartfelt support to our mission.

A rare disease is said to be a common experience for those who have it. A common disease, I have discovered, feels equally rare for someone who is not used to being sick. Read Dr. Trevor Lloyds latest story from the front line.

I have never really believed in medicines. I don't take them myself and I don't like prescribing them for others. Read Dr. Trevor Lloyds latest story from the front line.

There are positive takeaways for Dunstan Hospital in the $128m operational funding announcement over the next four years and it is clear the Minister sees leveraging off the two existing hospitals as a preferred position.

The Dunstan Hospital Foundation is calling on the community to help complete a series of high-impact healthcare improvements, with just $125,000 remaining to fully deliver its High Impact Needs List.

Dunstan Hospital Radiology has increased capacity and reduced wait times, making it easier for our community – to access timely, high‑quality imaging close to home.

At the heart of Dunstan Hospital now rests a taonga of deep meaning – a piece of pounamu, gifted with love, carried by history, and finally settled into a place where its mana can be felt by all who pass.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, service clubs, and trusts, Dunstan Hospital now has a dedicated patient transfer vehicle.

Stories like this remind us that healthcare is about more than treatment — it’s about trust, connection, and wairua. In this reflection from the front line, Dr Trevor Lloyd shares the story of Nuku and Eru, two brothers, ministers, and men of deep faith, whose lives and losses shaped an enduring doctor–patient relationship.

The newly released Dunstan Hospital High-impact Needs list highlights several urgent improvements identified by the hospital’s clinical team, including chemotherapy treatment chairs, a specialised respiratory support device, and upgrades to infection control facilities.

For the Pittaway family, their lived experience ultimately inspired a generous and lasting gift, one that transformed the Vincent Ward reception into a calmer, more welcoming space for every patient and visitor who arrives at Dunstan Hospital.

We are delighted to advise that we have been working with the Health New Zealand (HNZ) Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Service in Dunedin and have opened a new service at Dunstan Hospital.

The Michael & Kate Sidey Charitable Trust has joined us as one of the first major supporters of the Dunstan Endowment Fund. Their generosity and early belief in our mission reflects a deep commitment to improving the wellbeing of the communities across Central Otago.

Stories like this are why local healthcare matters. In this reflection, Dr Trevor Lloyd writes about Donny, a high country farmer, former All Black, and larger-than-life local character whose resilience on the land was matched only by his reluctance to admit pain.

Kayla Sargeant, our Head of Foundation Marketing & Engagement, reflects on her recent visit to Teviot Valley.

This year marks a remarkable milestone for Trevor Lloyd, one of Dunstan Hospital’s senior clinicians. Trevor has just renewed his medical registration for the 50th time, with 26 of those years spent caring for patients at Dunstan Hospital.