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"I just want to give back to the Cancer Society because they give so much."
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Disgraced Australian entertainer Rolf Harris dead
Former entertainer and artist has been cremated as family ask for privacy.
Common symptom resulted in Dad's 'terrifying' diagnosis
The former Knights player only had one symptom when he was given the shock diagnosis.
Dannevirke firefighters' goal to help those fighting health battles
Dannevirke firefighters did themselves proud at the Sky Tower.
Local Focus: Meet the Taranaki Dragons
Taranaki breast cancer survivors paddle on to the world stage.
Kiwi mum’s heartbreak: ‘I worry for my daughters’
Breast cancer has devastated Auckland mother Ofa Soakai's family.
Sam Neill gives back with hefty donation after blood cancer battle
'Happy to help, just as they help so many', says Kiwi acting legend.
Breakfast or brunch? Take your pink pick and pull up a chair
Fun events to raise money for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.
'Shocked': Kiwi woman diagnosed with breast cancer despite no symptoms
'How could my body have done something like that without me knowing?'
IT worker off sick for 15 years wants pay rise
A gravely ill IBM worker has sued the tech giant for not increasing his salary.
Northland legal fraternity mourns death of respected lawyer Wiremu Puriri
Northland lawyer Wiremu Puriri dies after a long battle with cancer.
MasterChef star laid to rest in secret Sydney funeral
Much-loved chef quietly farewelled by family and select group of celebrities.
'He can’t eat any more': Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris gravely ill
Ambulance seen outside disgraced entertainer's English mansion.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
NZ sporting legend diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Breast cancer screening delays may have harmed patients
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 26 - this is what she needs other women to know
It took four visits to three different doctors before she was referred to a specialist.
‘Make every day count’: Veteran journalist recounts lessons learned from cancer battle
“I read a number of literary writers on dying, and I thought, ‘Can I do that for others?’”
Award boosts cancer researcher's work to improve Māori health outcomes
The 'groundbreaking' work taps mātauranga Māori in exploring CAR T-cell therapy.
Khloe Kardashian opens up about 'daunting' cancer scare
"Melanoma is deadly. This was way more serious than I anticipated it to be."
Two brothers with prostate cancer, but only one is dying - the public/private healthcare debate
They believe he would have recovered if it weren't for our third world care.
Breakthrough Kiwi cancer tech enters major deal with drug giant
Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy moves closer to market after deal with pharma giant.
Woman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine law
Last Friday, Theresa Zame set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill.
'Heartbroken': Mum, daughter have terminal cancer. Now, a sister is trying to save her own life
They tell their story in the hopes others who may be at risk can take action.
The Premium Debate: Speaking out about testicular cancer awareness
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'She had a will to live': 'Amazing' cancer battler spent her final years helping others
'Maybe her purpose in life was to stay a bit longer and help other people because she did'
Nurse exposes inequity in prostate cancer tests
While Auckland and Northland can get scans for free, South Islanders jump through hoops.
Testicular Cancer: Melissa Ewins speaks out after losing partner
The partner of Kurtis Jones', Melissa Ewins speaks out after Jones lost his battle with testicular cancer. For more information see https://testicular.org.nz/
'It's time to give back': Cancer survivor cycling 500km for charity
Jo Mather and her partner are travelling to the South Island for the challenge.
Dai Henwood gives update after shock cancer diagnosis
Lego Masters' host reveals how plastic bricks help him heal.
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Cancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting period
The woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.