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.

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.

Maria Marama is fighting for her life. She has breast cancer. She has good days, and bad days. Thursday was a good day. What happened on Thursday?

Cancer patient Leisa Renwick can avoid the potential stress and uncertainty of the high-cost melanoma drug change after new funding plans.

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

The girl's plight came to light after she shared her story on Facebook.

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.