On camera, My Kitchen Rules New Zealand rivals the "Modern Day Hippies" and the "Corporate Dads" are locked in a tense battle for a $100,000 winners' cheque.

Nanotechnology will experience huge growth in the coming years and affect most areas of our lives, says an expert in the field, Auckland University senior lecturer Michelle Dickinson.

Doctors might introduce a breath test designed to detect early signs of lung cancer that could help lower the disease's death rate.

After the double blow that two of their children had been diagnosed with the same cancer, a courageous Rotorua family hopes they have now beaten the disease.

Famous actors including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and Gillian Anderson have come together for highly visual campaign to drive home the urgency of developing new treatments for cancer.

It started as a "boys' weekend" in 2009, but has grown into a major fundraiser.

Young Aucklander Sally Xu will die soon unless she can raise $150,000 for a new cancer medicine.

National has announced $40 million in funding to reduce waiting times for cancer treatment and $50 million for more elective surgery and people with bone, muscle and joint problems such as arthritis.

Aaron Rowe of Marton had always dreamed of taking such a flight and his wish was granted by the RNZAF.

Jaquie Brown's 3-year-old son says his Mum looks like a "beautiful hedgehog" now that she has shaved her head.

Cancer patient Samantha France dreams of going to Europe on a school trip as part of her history studies.

More than 12,000 new cases of cancer every year can be attributed to the patient being overweight or obese.

New Zealanders are more likely to die from cancer than Australians, according to new research.

Scientists have created a technique which can cause cancer cells to self-destruct by injecting them with salt.

An Auckland nail technician has been awarded a $30k grant through Jetstar's Flying Start scheme towards her free manicure and pedicure therapy service for women living with cancer.

A stunning photo capturing the heart-warming bond between a heavily tattooed rocker and a sick little fairy-girl has gone viral - exactly as the unlikely looking pair wished.

A breast cancer patient died after a delay of nearly two years in informing her of her positive test results.

Host of NZ’s inaugural MasterChef, Ross Burden, unexpectedly died from an infection following treatment for cancer. He was 45.

A major insurer has pulled an about-turn on breast reconstruction costs that had left cancer patients financially and physically distressed.

Even the Prime Minister has been called out. After having a bucket of icy water poured over his head, Christchurch real estate identity Mike Pero nominated John Key to take the challenge for charity.

Lydia Ko has taken the ice bucket challenge, the social media craze that has raised millions for charity.

Scientists now believe the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis could be used to reduce tumour growth in cancer patients. But, they say, don't self medicate.

A woman undergoing chemotherapy says she felt humiliated after being turned away from a Hamilton casino because she didn't have a doctor's note saying she needed to wear a hat.

A Danish study has found the Gardasil vaccination does not increase the risk of blood clots despite initial concerns of a link between the two.

Middle aged men who spend nine hours a week on their bike are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, new research suggests.

Lowering cholesterol with statin drugs could help prevent breast cancer, new research suggests

I'm sure a number of you have been tapped up by earnest, clear-eyed friends who've pledged to go "dry" for July as a fundraising initiative to help adults with cancer.