Written by Katie Todd
Patients in Southland are facing dangerous delays as staff shortages leave men waiting months for cancer and prostate treatment, some after years on catheter.
Chronic gridlock is forcing missed call-outs, long school runs and stalled businesses, prompting Queenstown officials to seek fixes.
Ratepayers could face a major shake-up by 2028, as officials assess ten South Island council reorganisation plans now on the government's desk.
