New ZealandWhat health care can you expect under alert level 3?GPs given the green light to open, dentists to do urgent surgeries.23 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandHDC assesses 50 complaints over Covid-19Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.22 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandCancer sufferer in limbo as surgery pushed backHis scheduled surgery was cancelled as resources were prioritised in response to Covid-19.22 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandPharmac back-tracks on plan to fund lung cancer drug KeytrudaPharmac freezes plans to fund cancer drug, it can no longer afford the investment.22 Apr 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Third wave' brings surge in demand for mental health careIt comes after dire warnings from a string of health care workers.21 Apr 11:02 PM
New Zealand'I just want to know if I have cancer': Patient unable to be tested due to Covid-19Screening will restart for breast cancer under alert level 3 but not for bowel cancer.20 Apr 09:12 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Thousands of surgeries cannedOnly the most urgent procedures carried out as elective surgeries put on hold.19 Apr 07:16 PM
New ZealandKiwi dad Arlo MacDiarmid fighting cancer for his toddler IndigoArlo teaches his daughter Indigo a valuable life lesson. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Apr 10:03 PM
New Zealand'It broke my heart': Pregnant wife shares pain for husband battling cancer alone"I don't feel like anyone should go through that alone," heartbroken wife tells.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi doctor in NY witnesses 'full-blown catastrophe'"There is a hospital set-up in Central Park right now. You would never dream of that."18 Apr 08:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton mum's lockdown diagnosis - breast cancerBattling cancer is tough enough, let alone getting diagnosed on day 1 of lockdown.14 Apr 07:19 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Their dad is dying, but sisters aren't allowed to visitDying Dad goes home just in time to be with his loved ones but daughters want changes.09 Apr 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElectives backlog 'to be cleared within 18 months'One cancer patient had a scan to check the size of tumours cancelled.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'It might be the last time I ever hold his hand'The family of a dying man is appealing for compassion to see him during Covid-19 lockdown.03 Apr 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVirus threat: 'Madness' for cancer sufferer, and a plea to Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is being asked to open access to drugs Pharmac won't pay for.31 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandPharmac eases restrictions on cancer drugsPharmac is set to ease restrictions on nine cancer drugs, including keytruda.30 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandED nurse working on the frontline of Covid-19 opens up with story of hope"Even if I have a crap day of work I go home knowing I've made a difference," nurse tells.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient's coronavirus plea: 'My life is in your hands'Don't just think of yourselves, she says, think of vulnerable people like us.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient’s plea to kiwis amid coronavirus pandemicCancer patient’s plea to not just think of yourselves, but to think of vulnerable people like us. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer Society: Patients should avoid crowds, shop onlineTreatments should be maintained, says the society's medical director.19 Mar 06:47 PM
LifestyleDevastating blow for young mum who defied cancer oddsBut the 34-year-old isn't giving up.08 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pāpāmoa rallies to help Oscar 'Fight the Baddies'Incredible display of support at family fundraiser. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Mar 09:00 PM
Kahu'Unnecessarily early grave': Plea to roll out bowel cancer screening for under-60sEarlier screening for Māori would help make things fair, Bowel Cancer NZ says.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A bright spark lost': Cancer victim dies after battle, series of system failuresAuckland woman who was let down by the health system more than seven times has died.22 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand40 week wait for cancer specialist 'scary'The 88-year-old fears he may die before he gets to see a bowel cancer specialist.22 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer crisis: Women forced to wait despite riskCounties Manukau DHB has raised the threshold for breast cancer treatment.19 Feb 06:05 AM
KahuBreast cancer diagnoses delayed as wait times blow outWomen are having to wait months longer than DHB targets for breast service appointments.19 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandHealth campaigner toasts new home in tavernSouthland Charity Hospital now has a home after being given a tavern.18 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandDelay over bowel cancer screening decision 'costing lives'"People are dying. It's not something where we are just talking about as a theory."16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand40,000 Kiwis living with hepatitis C could be cured"If you have ever been at risk take the step to get tested for your own peace of mind."13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGet checked: Millane case cop reveals cancer scareTop detective reveals he was battling cancer while heading Grace Millane murder case.12 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan breaststrokes length of Lake TaupōDarwin man Michael Wells is the first person to breaststroke the length of Lake Taupō.10 Feb 08:53 AM
New Zealand6-year-old Nora loses her battle with cancer after raising $200k for experimental treatmentA six-year-old Canterbury girl who went to the US for lifesaving treatment has died.08 Feb 07:20 PM
