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Penny Bright rejects John Banks' advice to let go, saying the fight "ain't over".
Heart-warming message from fighting father
Kurt Brunton will be posting regular video diaries to the Herald to share his journey.
Video Diary: NZ father, Kurt Brunton, goes to America for groundbreaking treatment
Video Diary: NZ father, Kurt Brunton, goes to America for groundbreaking treatment.
Anticipation builds for Kiwi dad's fight for survival
Thousands of New Zealanders are showing their support with nearly $180k raised so far.
Kiwi teen shares cancer battle in school assembly
Dannevirke boy in remission but admits 'life gives you tough bits'.
Rates rebel Penny Bright given days to live: 'The words for my gravestone'
On the eve of her presumed death, Penny Bright rang to offer a few thoughts.
Cancer diagnosis strikes tragedy-hit family
So much tragedy saw Marcus Taylor Day attempt to take his own life.
'You're loved beyond measure': Newsreader has 'days to live'
Rachel Bland, 40, has been documenting her cancer fight since being diagnosed in 2016.
$1.5m mercy dash: The race to save young dad's life
Exclusive: Kiwi dad set to fly to the US for cancer treatment as donations pour in.
Lingering love: Dying mother's letters to her children
In the years after her death, a mum made sure she could keep encouraging her children.
Public backs $88K in race to raise $1.5m to save Kiwi dad
Father's Day had been an emotional time for the Brunton clan as they race to raise money.
Family's $1.5m quest in race to save young dad's life
A 41yo found a lump in his body in January; his prognosis has taken a turn for the worse.
Blue tribute to prostate cancer victims
600 New Zealand men die each year from prostate cancer.
Airline saves bride's day ahead of wedding
One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.
Comment: Daffodil Day is saying we have to do better
COMMENT: New Zealand needs stronger public health regulations to reduce cancer.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Petals to the metal for Daffodil Day
The Cancer Society is gearing up for Daffodil Day this Friday.
Chelsea Ford: 23 and "too young to have cancer"
Friday is the Cancer Society Daffodil Day Appeal - blogger Chelsea Ford shares her story
'Unfortunate Experiment' patients deserve personal apology: survivor
"Unfortunate Experiment" survivor explains why she wants a personal apology.
Hīkoi launches 'Smear Your Mea Day' to remember cervical cancer victim
Smear You Mea Day was launched a year after Talei Morrison was diagnosed with cancer.
Teaching old drugs new tricks in melanoma fight
New research reveals combining existing drugs to better treat melanoma
Avoid wasting time on needless treatments
New technology is helping discover why some women reject advanced breast cancer drug.
Otago woman's cancer now terminal after error
Otago woman regarded as a "time waster" by doctors is now dying from cancer.
John McCain stops treatment for brain cancer
The US Senator and sharp critic of Donald Trump was diagnosed with cancer last year.
'All clear' brochure may have falsely reassured ill patients
Patients with bowel cancer may have been falsely reassured by "All Clear" brochure.
Bowel cancer society wants more information
Bowel Cancer NZ says patients need better information.
Revealed: Bowel cancer diagnosed years after screening failure
One person missed from screening has since died.
Bowel test misses too many cancers, warns expert
The bowel screening programme is likely to miss about a third of cancers, says an expert
Doctor missed 43mm mass - now this patient is dying of cancer
Scan showed alarming 43mm mass - but the doctor deleted the test results.
Bride watches groom die on wedding night
Devastated bride lost her soulmate just hours after they said "I do".
Sir John Key puts up Hawaii home to help top Auckland cop
More than $40,000 was raised for Auckland cop Sarah Cato at a fundraising event.
Niki Bezzant: Simple steps to cut your cancer risk
COMMENT: The biggies are really smoking and alcohol.
'It's a celebration' cancer-fighting cop holds black-tie event
Cato is looking forward to tonight's event, which is being hosted by Urzila Carlson and broadcaster Simon Dallow.