New ZealandDental professional honoured in New Year listBarbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tooth fairy' brings smiles for whānauDespite being fined for working without a dental technician qualification, Māori in Northland support the woman known as 'the Tooth Fairy.' Video / Te Ao Māori News Watch17 Dec 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate localsTooth fairy Claire Wihongi-Matene was fined for low-cost unlicensed denture service.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentIRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies underThe businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.08 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandPhone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agonyWith throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.26 Nov 05:31 PM
The SelectionTop daily essentials on Black FridayWe've selected great bargains to make every day special.23 Nov 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis pointThe Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHelen Robinson: Affordable dental care would make everyone smileIt’s not right that people in a developed country such as NZ should suffer so badly.09 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuDentists roll out preventative oral health care programmeA subscription covers a dental exam, X-rays and one hygiene treatment annually.20 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandEmployment Relations Authority asked to step in over senior doctor pay disputeTe Whatu Ora said its teams were still determining the impact of the strike.20 Sep 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidateRyan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.18 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandSenior doctors and dentists to strike again next monthMembers voted 'overwhelmingly' for two further strikes in October.15 Sep 02:07 AM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentistNational unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.11 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandBiting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentistResidents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.10 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Nats will be delighted by attack ads as Labour poll strain kicks inIt's been easy to depict Labour as desperate this week - because it has looked it.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialLabour bites back with new voter bait as parties prepare for final weeksOPINION: Our editorial on the campaign launches that fired up the parties' activists.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire Trevett: Labour delivers campaign launch with bite, protests and hypeOPINION: Labour hopes dental care policy lands better with voters than GST off fruit, veg.02 Sep 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health systemDr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlistAbout 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new pollThe poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.14 Aug 03:25 AM
PoliticsGreens will have free portable dental clinics across countryIt is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.05 Aug 10:21 PM
LifestyleDentist's frightening warning to vapersAn urgent warning has been issued to vapers after an expert noticed a disturbing trend.27 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandDentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched proceduresOne patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.25 Jul 02:42 AM
LifestyleWhy you’re brushing your teeth all wrongDental hygienist Laura Schikkerling fills the gaps in your cleaning technique.20 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandThe 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocketAuthority says dismissal "callous and peremptory". Employer says he didn't know the law.24 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAnti-bird roosting measures in cladding of new $63m block'Sloped the bottom of the cruciform indents at a 50-degree angle,': birds don't roost.11 May 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental healthSurgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.03 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgeryA 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.02 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch11 Apr 05:38 PM
New ZealandIs it time for free dental care in NZ?Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residentsA lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetition launched for Government to provide free dental care for allPractising dentists are included in the group calling for a change.19 Mar 08:55 PM
