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.

Shannen Doherty has revealed her cancer is spreading and has now been detected in her lymph nodes.

Pharmac's decision to fund melanoma drug Keytruda has been welcomed by long-time campaigners for the drug.

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

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.

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.