BDBDBusinessPacific Edge gets US approval for labPacific Edge, the maker of non-invasive bladder cancer tests, has won US regulatory approval to commercially process test samples from its latest cancer detecting product at its Dunedin....11 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleTest could predict breast cancer nine years before it strikesThe findings of a new study could be used to help stop women from developing breast cancer at all, British researchers say.04 Aug 05:25 AM
LifestyleDying mum seeks care for kidsThere have been moments of joy and wonder since Jennifer Doolabh was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer aged 25.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients awoken in 'disturbing' burglaryBut the would-be thief, who was only able to find loose change, left behind a bloody calling card in the building's reception area after being cut while breaking in.31 Jul 05:27 AM
LifestyleIs this a powerful new way to beat breast cancer?Researchers found a class of inexpensive, existing generic called aromatase inhibitors, which suppress hormones, reduce recurrence rates by 30 per cent as compared with tamoxifen.27 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandPublic chip in for heroic cop needing operationJohn Connolly was described as a hero by Judith Collins, the Police Minister at the time at the attack on him.22 Jul 12:31 AM
LifestyleWoman to share kindness and cakeAn Auckland woman has organised a bake-a-thon to pass on random acts of kindness to people in need.20 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleExercise cuts breast cancer riskWomen aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.17 Jul 09:03 PM
LifestyleCancer may lead to weight gainWomen given chemotherapy were more than twice as likely to have gained at least 5kg within five years than those who were cancer free.15 Jul 08:10 PM
LifestyleAre you sitting on a cancer risk?Those who are seated for more than six hours a day are more likely to suffer cancers, particularly of the breast, ovaries and bone marrow, researchers have found.15 Jul 04:50 AM
Lifestyle'Golden glow' spotted around baby's eyeWhen photographs showed a ‘golden glow’ in her 16-week-old son’s eye, Sarah Bowers took him to see the doctor as soon as possible.14 Jul 02:45 AM
LifestyleNewlyweds' cancer dilemma"We're thinking we've got six weeks before the therapy starts - do we try to have [a baby] before that?"10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Drink up, light up, call the Pope... Cancer's comingWe've all had the disconcerting experience of being told, often by someone who read it in Reader's Digest, that something we take for granted can cause cancer.09 Jul 10:50 PM
TaxExecutive Success: The business of recoveryTax specialist Iain Craig found a surprise upside to a cancer scare, even in his work.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVolunteer works on tirelesslyJoan Swift could fill a small room with her accolades.07 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSunburn art trend alarms skin expertsSocial media users are using hashtags like #sunburnart and #tantattoo to show off their "artistic" sunburns to the world.06 Jul 08:05 PM
LifestyleMakeovers an inner boost for cancer sufferersAfter being diagnosed with cancer, Tracy Judd understood how something that seems as minor as applying some makeup can mean so much.04 Jul 10:07 PM
LifestyleCan we cure breast cancer by 2050?A poignant charity drive in the UK claims it will be, yet sceptical doctors warn women that exercise and healthy diet are as vital as ever.29 Jun 08:10 PM
LifestyleHead lice cream could cause cancerAn active ingredient in a cream used to treat head lice and scabies has been linked to causing cancer and will be withdrawn from sale in New Zealand.25 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCouple die together after 67 yearsA Kapiti couple in their 90s who were married for 67 years died within two hours of one another in the same rest-home room.24 Jun 07:25 PM
LifestyleSmoking can double prostate cancer riskA study has found smoking can almost double the risk of prostate cancer returning after surgery, with ex-smokers also at greater risk of recurring cancer.23 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleCancer threat from chemicalsCommon chemicals we encounter every day may combine in the human body to cause the development of cancer, scientists have revealed.23 Jun 06:10 AM
LifestyleNZ innovation in anti-cancer pushA Kiwi scientist is behind technology that could help a major pharmaceutical company make a remarkable cancer breakthrough.16 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ professor leads way in cancer cureA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment which may be the answer to helping those diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProfessor's cancer breakthroughA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment which may be the answer to helping those diagnosed with the incurable disease: asbestos lung cancer.15 Jun 12:07 AM
LifestyleDad's fight to see new babyRyan Tamatea, who is the seventh member in three generations of his extended family to be diagnosed with bowel cancer, might not live long enough to meet his new baby.14 Jun 10:28 PM
New ZealandShortland Street mirrors reality with medicinal marijuana scenesShortland Street scriptwriters are again mirroring reality, with a teen battling cancer on the show taking marijuana for medicinal reasons.13 Jun 11:37 PM
LifestyleNZ research into breast cancer geneThe cancer-causing gene mutation that actress Angelina Jolie famously pre-empted with preventive surgery is the focus of groundbreaking new Kiwi research.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDSharesPacific Edge seeks $35.3M to fund US growthPacific Edge is planning a $35.3m offer at a 6.2 per cent discount to fund its US growth strategy.04 Jun 11:40 PM
LifestyleBreast screening cuts cancer deaths more than first thought - reviewBreast cancer screening between the ages of 50 and 69 leads to a 40 per cent reduction in women dying of the disease, according to a major international review.03 Jun 11:55 PM
LifestyleJunk Free June: Celebs share top tipsFive well-known Kiwis share what they are giving up for June and their top tips on how to stick to your goal.03 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleStatins 'could halve the risk of dying from cancer'Statins could cut the risk of dying from cancer by up to half, large-scale research suggests.03 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleOzone treaty reduced NZ cancer ratesNew Zealand could today be facing even higher rates of skin cancer had the world not agreed to rein in ozone-depleting substances nearly 30 years ago.26 May 05:00 PM
