The courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the year
New Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.
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Letters: Mammogram 'scam'
Mammogram 'scam' is killing women who drew the short straw in the breast density lottery.
From Egg Boy to Ihumātao: Cast your vote for the Herald's Our Heroes 2019
Vote for your top choice in Our Heroes 2019.
Blair Vining's 'tireless advocacy' recognised
The Prime Minister acknowledged his campaigning efforts as the agency opened.
Noiseworks guitarist Stuart 'Chet' Fraser dead
Noiseworks guitarist has died after a three-year lung cancer battle.
A third of kids are vaping - principals
Schools and health groups call for quick action against vaping.
'Too healthy for cancer': Mum's fight for life after doctor dismissed lump
Her healthy lifestyle led doctors to believe she had a low chance of having breast cancer.
One in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't get
Jesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.
TV star's heartbreak over brother's bowel cancer death
"He fought to the end. It was a privilege to hold his hand, to tell him it was okay."
Whangārei businessman Keith Andrews to be farewelled
Whangārei's Keith Andrews is being remembered today after dying aged 65.
Growing human brain cells gets $16m boost
Brain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.
'Parents are not supposed to have cancer': Facebook boss on life with an incurable diagnosis
Telegraph: Facebook boss Nicola Mendelsohn on why giving up work is not an options.
Multimillion-dollar Cancer Wellness Centre project put on hold
Cancer Society presses pause on centre planned for Orchard Rd near Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Cancer support centre to open after huge community input
Kāpiti has come together to help meet the need for more cancer support in the community.
Lung cancer genetic mutation screening could save lives - doctors
Lives needlessly cut short because there's no universal testing for type of lung cancer.
Cancer shame: Concerns raised about funding shortfalls
Funding shortfalls could prevent New Zealand's new cancer agency from lift off.
Abolishing postcode cancer care 'absolutely achievable', new boss tells
Diana Sarfati has possibly the toughest job in New Zealand.
'I'll keep on fighting': NZ man selling belongings to pay for cancer treatment
The Auckland man is selling all his possessions in a last-ditch attempt for survival.
Holes in quality cancer care are 'embarrassing', health minister says
Terminally ill woman reveals her chance to fight was taken away from her.
Every hour at least one New Zealander dies from cancer
"Literally, they couldn't even get the camera into my bowel, the tumour was that big."
Editorial: Our broken health system is failing cancer patients
Editorial: New Zealanders are dying needlessly to cancers the world can treat. Why?
'Missed opportunity' leads to tragic lung cancer death
HDC find South Canterbury DHB and Pacific Radiology in breach for failing patient.
Opinion: 'Why didn't they say it was cancer right out?'
With November 10 NETs awareness day, it's time to give your amazing lungs some attention.
Hundreds of Kiwis battling leukaemia given hope with funding of new drug
Auckland woman credits precious years with her grandchildren to newly funded drug.
The $1000 drug that could help Brayden Wood
"To keep it from people who could benefit from it so much, it's wrong."
House razed just months after wife dies of cancer
Malcolm Taylor lost his wife six months ago. Now his home has burnt to the ground.
'We're sorry' doesn't cut it when you need surgery
Her treatment was botched by Southern District Health Board, as were her complaint.
'Men: Get tested' - Newstalk ZB host Andrew Dickens reveals cancer battle
COMMENT: The message I want to convey to men is get tested. Annually. From 40.
Thousands of cancer patients missing out on life-saving radiation therapy
Cancer patients are missing out on radiation therapy which could help in their treatment.
Bereaved family desperate to find lost dog
Mum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.
'Tits' on a billboard: Council responds to complaint
A Dunedin resident has complained about a cancer survivor's ad for her new book.
Cancer battler Blair Vining's funeral: Mourners arrive in rugby jerseys
A large crowd has gathered for the memorial for cancer care advocate.
Rugby jerseys to fill stadium to remember Blair Vining
Farewell of cancer campaigner Blair Vining will be a sea of colourful rugby jerseys.