Terminally ill Kaitaia teen Georgia Buckingham is off to Sydney this week, and Air New Zealand has a surprise in store for her.

A year ago police officer Alana Jamieson was told she had cancer for the second time. This is her story of hope.

Research has revealed that cancer drugs are killing up to 50 per cent of patients in some hospitals.

The Kaitaia teen with just weeks to live was "in tears" when she found out tonight that her final wish would be granted.

NZ Cancer Society medical director Dr Christopher Jackson discusses urgent worries around New Zealand's systems for reviewing and funding ground-breaking new cancer drugs.

Leonard Pene has cancer from asbestos and his family started planning his funeral. Then he took Keytruda, woke up, and asked for spaghetti.

Young melanoma patient Jeffrey Paterson helped to win the campaign for Government funding of Keytruda, but didn't benefit from it himself.

A study by World Health Organisation scientists reveals the number of people who get cancer because of an unhealthy lifestyle is thousands higher than previously thought.

Study for drugs industry group finds new cancer medicines extend patients' survival rates, reduce hospital admissions, save money for health system.

Teina Terei, the 17-year-old son of the Kiwi entertainer, has passed away after a battle with leukaemia.

Leanne Pooley expected to feel amazing after finishing her cancer treatment. The reality was somewhat different.

Patients battling advanced breast cancer could be spared needless treatments with a clever DNA-based technique that uses personalised blood tests to closely monitor tumours.

Crowds cheered Donald Trump for a $20 million gift to a children's home. But did he ever make the donation?

A throat cancer sufferer has a new jaw, created with the help of 3D printing techniques - the first Kiwi to benefit from the cutting-edge technology.

After beating cancer three times, Sarah is going on a road trip to the West Coast on scooters to raise money for the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

A brave Hamilton mother wants to share the importance of being checked for bowel cancer, especially if there is a family history.

John Newman may be forced to take a break next year to undergo treatment on the benign tumour because medical professionals have found some 'cancerous cells'.

The risk of death can be more accurately diagnosed for men with prostate cancer, according to new research.

Her daughter was upset to learn she would be left with a bald patch in order to have a brain tumour removed.

After spending $100,000 on drug Keytruda, Deanna Trevarthen's tumours are shrinking and she is preparing for her next fight - to change ACC legislation.

She's described as a positive young girl with stage four cancer. An auction of sports star's gear is hoped to raise money to help with her treatment.

A beauty queen pleaded guilty to stealing up to $30,000 for faking cancer, telling the judge she faked it to get attention.

A review of studies reveals the effects of alcohol, even for those partial to just the odd tipple.

A diet high in fatty acids from oily fish might reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer. But experts caution the findings are preliminary.

Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there's little scientific evidence to suggest whether cannabis can actually make a difference.

Seeing the aircraft landing from his room at Starship Hospital brought joy for an Auckland toddler who has just weeks to live.

A British woman has created a Twitter account for her left breast.

Carterton mother Brooke Malyon would have given up the fight against cancer after her second diagnosis, if it wasn't for her "miracle baby daughter" Charlie.

The Bachelor NZ will take up the dating game again since dumping winner Fleur Verhoeven, after being bought at a charity auction.

Rob Kugler is documenting his and Bella's adventures on his website and on Instagram.