New evidence shows that exercise itself protects our bodies against cancer in complex ways.

A man in his 60s, whose elevated prostate test result was overlooked by his GP for two years, has terminal cancer, according to a report issued today.

Hibiscus coast hairdresser Melissa Galley lost her battle with a cancer that began in a nerve in the back of her nose -- called olfactory esthesioneuroblastoma.

The discovery will add to calls for the cholesterol-lowering pills to be routinely used in cancer treatment.

A breast cancer survivor who's providing fake nipples for other patients.

Scientists are developing a low-cost strip that can detect cancer and heart disease, and works in a similar way to a pregnancy test.

Uto Enosi Tuipulotu came to Akaroa to support his family back in Tonga, but now is in Christchurch Hospital battling a rare form of cancer.

Researchers at Otago University have found that electronic cigarettes pose potential health risks to users.

A disabled teen was trying to fly home after her final brain cancer treatment - but was left bloodied and bruised by airport security, a lawsuit says.

There are concerns for the safety to two 12 year old Christchurch boys who have been missing since yesterday morning. Richard Beven a former Wanaka Lakes Health Centre manager is convicted of stealing 730 thousand dollars.

Around 20 New Zealand women die each year from breast cancer linked to consuming no more than two alcoholic drinks a day on average, a study has found.

A 5-year-old cancer battler's dream of flying in a helicopter could soon come true, thanks to an Auckland pilot.

For 27-year-old Tessa Hopson, finding out medication may prevent breast cancer was "incredible".

A Kiwi researcher has helped discover that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene. Donald Trump in turmoil after he sacks campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. And it’s the shortest day of the year and weather watchers are anticipating potentially record-breaking temperatures across the country.

Jock Davies looks like any other sports-mad Kiwi kid, but behind his youthful grin is courage aplenty.

Kiwi researcher helps discovers drug that could counter faulty gene.

Researchers, including Kiwi PhD student Emma Nolan, at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne have discovered that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene

Long-time patient advocate Lynda Williams faces her biggest health battle - terminal pancreatic cancer.

Health experts have warned New Zealanders battling cancer against relying on expensive, unproven treatments at offshore clinics.

The last time 11-year-old Auckland schoolboy Harris Barfoot saw his friend James Slyfield they were both in Starship hospital battling leukaemia.

Despite billions of dollars worth of research by tens of thousands of leading scientists, cancer still remains one of the world's biggest killers.

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the death of assisted dying campaigner Lecretia Seales. Her husband writes about her legacy and life without her.

Jessica Trotter was pregnant with her second child when she received the bad news.

Amanda Billing is unleashing her artistic side to raise awareness about bowel cancer - the disease that took the life of one of her closest friends.

Disgraced blogger Belle Gibson could be forced to publicly apologise for claiming to have cured her terminal cancer with healthy food and natural therapies.

An Air NZ hostess who went public about her courageous fight for international cancer treatment has been remembered as a devoted mother of three and beloved colleague.

Air NZ hostess Amanda Ferreira made headlines last year when she went public with her cancer fight. She died this week, with her family saluting her bravery.

Source: Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics

After more than a year fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma, West Auckland mum Lichelle Tanner has been told her cancer is untreatable.