New ZealandStage 4 cancer patient beat the odds - but his unfunded battle isn't over yetHe is paying $1700 every eight weeks for unfunded Keytruda treatments.15 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandMore than half of lung cancers not diagnosed until after ED visitPatients are waiting too long to see specialists - or even their GPs, a report finds.15 Mar 03:01 AM
TravelThis Kiwi man just ran solo across Canada and is tackling NZ next. Here's whyA heartwarming cause is behind this Waikato man's incredible feat.15 Mar 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHope for cancer patients as price falls on life-extending drugThe scheme won't cover all multiple myeloma patients. Details are due within a month.14 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleTell-tale sign that led to supermodel's cancer diagnosisDoctors found a 'basal cell carcinoma' on Christie Brinkley's face.13 Mar 11:29 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Munn details journey through tragic cancer diagnosisThe actress shared her journey online to encourage others to check in with their bodies.13 Mar 08:50 PM
EntertainmentSam Neill shares health update after cancer diagnosisNeill has opened up about how he's feeling now.13 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to ThamesLook Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.12 Mar 01:00 AM
RoyalsKing Charles vows to serve 'to best of my ability' after cancer diagnosisKing Charles will make his first major speech since receiving medical treatment.11 Mar 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Pharmac announces huge step in cancer drug fundingOPINION: Kiwis will see new cancer drugs at a faster rate.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to headAt 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.09 Mar 07:45 AM
New ZealandHow NZ's cancer survival rates compare with AustraliaCancer survival rates higher in Australia than in New Zealand.08 Mar 11:41 PM
PoliticsBetter cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targetsThe final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.08 Mar 12:34 AM
LifestyleCan losing weight increase your risk of cancer?Being overweight is linked to many health issues – but what about losing weight?06 Mar 02:40 AM
KahuDouble blow: One brother told he has bowel cancer as his sibling diesFriends rally after tragedy strikes a South Auckland whānau.04 Mar 04:00 PM
RoyalsHow a week of Kate Middleton conspiracies are testing royal traditionAmid swirling rumours, can the royal policy of ‘never complain, never explain’ still hold?02 Mar 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugsDr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My feet are legends, I’m a legend': The drag queen who ran up a peak in stilettosIt was an idea born in a classroom - Eru Heke's not one to shy away from a challenge.29 Feb 05:00 PM
Golf'Emotions started to hit': Ex-champ opens up on NZ Open return after cancer battleA leukaemia diagnosis last year sent Michael Hendry's world 'crashing down'.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Silent killer': Nurse battles cancer that has 'no specific screening test'She had 'always been fit and well' so the diagnosis at age 55 came as a 'shock'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional surprise for schoolmate after 850 days of cancer treatment'For every lowest point, there was something as equally high.'27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continueNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer Control Agency admits ongoing delays ‘stressful’ for cancer patientSouthern Cancer Service received criticism for long waiting times last year.24 Feb 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He chose to drink': The tragic demise of former Exponents guitaristEx-The Exponents guitarist David Barraclough died only four weeks after cancer diagnosis.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy for Wellington mum after father dies within days of sonOtto John Rasch died on Tuesday morning, three days after his grandson's funeral.21 Feb 12:54 AM
LifestyleExperts reveal new predictive tech for lung cancer patientsAI and a new technology may be able to help those at risk of having cancer again.20 Feb 12:30 AM
Royals'No way back' for Prince Harry to be a working royalThe Firm ruled out a 'half in, half out' arrangement for him.17 Feb 10:19 PM
KahuThree wāhine Māori receive awards to support cancer researchThree Māori researchers receive funding for research into improving cancer care.17 Feb 02:58 AM
WorldMassive 5kg tumour removed from woman after son’s birthA young mother was oblivious to the tumour till just days before she gave birth.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree mammogram age extension 'long overdue'Government to extend free mammogram screening for women aged up to 74.15 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandFree breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three yearsHealth Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLife-prolonging cancer drugs could be funded soonerNew Zealand badly lags behind other developed countries for funded myeloma drugs.13 Feb 10:23 PM
