The app that 'likely' saved a man's life
It might have saved Barry Joblin but the Cancer Society is warning against relying on apps
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Health blogger sparks outrage: 'Cancer's not bad'
The Aussie health blogger claims 'cancer is your body trying to save you'.
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Too much oral sex, smoking and drinking increases your risk of mouth cancer.
Super-sized owls to touch down in Auckland
Giant owls to swoop on Auckland early next year, but there's no cause for alarm.
Owls to help show sick kids people give a hoot
School kids are decorating owl statues to show their support for cancer kids.
Police Detective Sarah Cato swims Harbour Crossing
Police Detective Sarah Cato, who is fighting cancer, speaks about swimming the Harbour Crossing to fundraise for cancer charity. / Video by Brett Phibbs
Prisoner still on the run after hospital escape
Natasha Jane Strickland, 41, has been evading police for almost a month.
Rachel Hunter backs charity close to her heart
Rachel Hunter has become the face of an appeal for a charity close to her heart.
Cop's incurable cancer: 'I've still got bad guys to lock up'
Detective Sarah Cato has incurable cancer - but that hasn't stopped her battling crime.
Interview: Sarah Cato on her fundraising swim for cancer charity
Detective Sarah Cato has been battling breast cancer for the last 3 years. She is now embarking on a fundraising swim to make some money for a cancer charity. / Michael Craig
Wearable UV tracker to hit NZ beaches
L'Oreal delivers the wearable UV-level monitor to New Zealand this summer.
O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Seven cancers caused by alcohol
Drinking even a moderate amount can cause seven cancers, according to a new report.
Strangers' kindness for boy who may not see Christmas
It is expected nine-year-old Jacob will lose his cancer battle before Christmas.
Men who don't 'shoot straight' at higher cancer risk
Men who struggle to 'shoot straight' are at risk of several different cancers.
Teina Pora campaigner's brush with death
Private investigator and Teina Pora campaigner on how cancer has changed his outlook.
Mother and son in brain cancer tragedy
Aussie mum has penned an emotional letter after she and her son diagnosed with cancer.
Fund for next-generation medicines
Labour has repeatedly called for an early access scheme to be established.
Robots could help detect cancer in less than a second
Trials found they were able to distinguish dangerous tumours with high levels of accuracy.
'Fight for your body': Singer loses battle with breast cancer
A woman well known for her band who battled breast cancer for seven years has died.
One of Australia's top doctors in cancer fight
When she was told she had 12 months to live, she made a phone call no one wants to make.
Nurse's gut-wrenching goodbye to a dying patient
Margaret Smith was told last week she was too ill to receive a liver transplant.
The big problem with the shirt on your back
Bagged your shirt for a bargain? Lee Suckling says it's all kinds of wrong.
'I survived cancer. So why am I so sad?'
We survivors should embrace our second chance. But that's not how it is for some of us.
Are you dyeing your hair too much? Study claims cancer link
Professor and breast surgeon claims women need to reduce frequency of dyeing their hair.
Pilot study to help cancer patients keep their hair
A pilot at Nelson Hospital is seeing scalp cooling being tested by breast cancer patients
The woman who had to relearn how to live
After a horrific reaction to chemotherapy, Nikki was left unable to walk, talk or eat.
Deadly mystery: what makes cancer spread?
An NZ study aims to crack an enduring mystery surrounding cancer - what makes it spread.
Top tips to prevent breast cancer
Angelina Jolie's doctor has recommended her top ten tips to reduce the risk.
Chemo-first option could help breast cancer patients
A new pilot programme will explore a chemo-first option for some breast cancer patients.
Breast cancer survivors pose up Renaissance style
Breast Cancer Foundation is reminding women to "know your normal" and be aware of changes.
Cancer fraud Belle Gibson handed huge fine
Disgraced blogger has finally been handed her sentence, but won't have to say sorry.
Alternative medicine: a death sentence
People are trying to beat cancer with alternative medicine, and are dying in the process.
$1m NZ study to boost new cancer treatment
New NZ research could help realise the powerful promise of a new type of cancer treatment.