Photo: Gregor RichardsonA Dunedin clinician is calling on the government to firm up a solution for pathology for the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building or else face the "crazy" situation of carting sensitive material across State Highway 1. Work is under way on the best solution for pathology, which is an essential service for the new hospital." It made "total sense" to use the current "shell" on the sixth floor of the planned inpatients building to be used to provide the 3500sq m-4000sq m needed for the pathology laboratory. "It has become clear that a standalone pathology building is not on the current agenda, but a decision needs to come soon, as the clock is ticking." Construction of the inpatients building resumed in July.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 21, 2025 15:38 UTC