NZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud
$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.
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Relay for Life fundraiser returning to Gisborne in 2025
The Cancer Society event returns on March 29-30. Last year over 700 participated.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."
'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids
'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.
Havelock North’s Prue Lamerton made ONZM for services to nuclear medicine
An ONZM for a pioneer in medical science and a gift to Hawke's Bay.
Biden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limbo
Amid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.
'I’d rather live hot than die ugly': Why are we still using sunbeds?
From 'tanorexia' to tanning addiction, experts weigh in on the continued use of sunbeds.
Govt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrage
Leaders call for community-driven health campaigns to address bowel cancer inequities.
Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care
Portia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
Opinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my life
Taupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.
I laughed when the doctor said ‘cancer’ – I was 40 and fit. Then the menopause hit
Telegraph: After surviving breast cancer, the menopause should have been straightforward.
'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life
This Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.
'Significant challenge': Calls to address equity in gastric cancer care for Māori, Pasifika
New guidelines and screening needed to improve health equity in gastric cancer prevention.
Theatre legend Tim Bray on cancer, chemo and the man who's holding him together
'Within myself, I still completely feel me.'
Tim Bray: The Sense of an Ending
A legend of children's theatre on cancer, chemo and keeping the magic alive. Video / Michael Craig
Is cancer genetic? Separating facts from fiction
Telegraph: Around 5 to 10% of cancers are caused by faulty genes.
Will Hamilton on his cancer journey
Police officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/Givealittle
'Poor taste': Brown Nose Day trade mark rejected for bowel cancer fundraiser
Cure Kids objected over concerns it would be confused with Red Nose Day.
Woman abducted in UK as newborn baby dies in Auckland aged 30
Abbie Humphries was just 3-hours-old when she was taken by a woman posing as a nurse.
'Fighting very hard': Trump shares details of King Charles' cancer battle
The President-elect's account of a conversation with Prince William is turning heads.
Paige's fight: Terminally ill woman shares her journey to inspire others
Paige Suisted, 26, has stage 4 brain cancer and has been given 18 months to live yet is determined to make meaningful memories in the short time she has left. Video / Mike Scott
Less than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancer
Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.
Are all sunscreens created equal?
Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?
Toddler diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma
Diana Troebner and Mario Alcalde San Martin discuss their son's cancer diagnosis. Video / Andrew Suzuki
Pharmac to fund breakthrough breast cancer drug
The agency announces new drugs for breast and lung cancer.
Eminem's mum Debbie Nelson dies aged 69
An initially rocky relationship between the pair had slowly healed in recent years.
Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families
The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
Neighbours star reveals he has terminal cancer: 'I don’t want to die'
After playing Harold Bishop for over three decades, his last episodes will air in April.
Dealing with life after cancer – and the fear it might return
Telegraph: There can be hurdles to overcome post-cancer, but it's also a time to rebuild.
At 53 I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer – I wish I’d been tested sooner
Telegraph: Prostate cancer screening can save many men’s lives