More than 6000 sign up to become first-time blood donors

The teaching community is mourning this week after four teachers from Hawke's Bay schools passed away within a week. The Wairoa College

Despite being diagnosed with cancer in August, Sir Colin Meads was on hand to watch his beloved King Country Rams take on North Otago in today's Lochore Cup final.

Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling to reinstate the late Helen Kelly as a nominee for New Zealander of the Year.

Only 39 per cent treated within target time

Running is often touted as a means of improving one's sense of physical wellbeing - but for a number of Kiwis it's become a way of giving back.

Steven Schroeder is typical of most men - he put off getting a medical issue checked. But he hopes his tale will help others.

A cancer patient is pleading with the Government to fund treatment for everyone exposed to asbestos.

A British toddler battling lung cancer 'rose from the dead' as doctors prepared to switch off his life support and made a full recovery, his family have revealed.

A treatment injury has ended newlywed cancer survivor Darren Ludlam's working life but an "unlucky" set of circumstances means he can't receive ACC.

A young woman with a body riddled with fast growing tumours, who was left in a three-week limbo by Pharmac, has finally got funding for the drug she needs.

Kiwi athlete Liam Malone may be the butt of a few jokes after he was snapped hitting a giant bottom on a UK TV show with one of his "blade runner" legs.

Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's annual Pink Walk was also a Pink Zumba and a Pink Massage. All of which helps raise money, awareness and enjoyment for breast cancer sufferers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For Olivia Fryer, three weeks could be everything but that's how long she's been waiting to find out whether a drug she needs to fight cancer will be funded by Pharmac.

A terminally ill man has told Parliament he wants the right to choose to end his life when his pain and suffering becomes too great.

A 37-year-old mother of four young girls, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last week, has one message for women: get a mammogram.

Bundy the Barber, is taking a run at the Guinness World Record for the most haircuts given in eight hours, as part of fundraising for Movember.

COMMENT: There has been a lot of outpouring of grief over the past several days for former CTU head Helen Kelly who at 52 was far too young to die.

Details of a public funeral service for union boss Helen Kelly have been released.

Helen Kelly, the trade unionist who died yesterday after a brave and public battle with cancer, never shirked a fight. She campaigned

Widower Brett Morrison is using the insurance money from his wife's stolen jewellery to buy a picnic table in her memory. Thieves

Her grandmother's illness inspired Gemma Flynn to become an ambassador for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

Benefits include faster recovery and fewer side effects.

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live and thanks to the kindness of strangers she's been able to see her daughter. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live, and thanks to the kindness of strangers she’s been able to see her daughter and take part in a very special photo shoot. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Parliament's Health Committee has heard several emotional submissions from the public during hearings on voluntary euthanasia.

Amber-Lee Lawrie, who dedicated her life to helping others, has died after a long battle with cancer.

The deputy head girl of Waiuku College in South Auckland dedicated her life to helping others "fought harder than anyone".

Overseas-trained practitioner found in breach of patient's rights.

Film writer and beauty blogger Helene Ravlich has had a mastectomy after breast cancer returned.