Health

The latest health news, reviews and features 
The cruelty that lies behind the health equity adjuster
Opinion Free

Ian Powell: The cruelty that lies behind the health equity adjuster

It's a tool that will be used to deny the right of patients to the surgery they need.

Ian Powell 30 Jun 2023
Karen Poutasi steps into new role as Te Whatu Ora board chair
News in Brief Free

Karen Poutasi steps into new role as Te Whatu Ora board chair

The health minister said Poutasi has the right level of experience for the new role.

It's not just about Māori on waitlists – what about their lifespan?
Opinion

Peter Davis: It's not just about Māori on waitlists – what about their lifespan?

Māori shouldn't have such strikingly shorter life expectancies.

Peter Davis 24 Jun 2023
Workplace toxicity, stress and mistakes in hospitals
Opinion Free

Ian Powell: Workplace toxicity, stress and mistakes in hospitals

Fatigue and burnout don't stop because a hospital says a department is fully staffed.

Ian Powell 23 Jun 2023