It's a fundraising scheme like no udder - a Waikato Lions club is asking for money from cull cows to raise funds for a Hamilton cancer facility.

Excessive eating and drinking and a sedentary lifestyle are linked to breast cancer in Kiwi women, new research has found.

A 19-year-old from the Hutt Valley has experienced New Zealand in a way few others can claim - running the 2200km length of the country in only 34 days.

Cancer survivors appear in an inspiring new calendar.

Two-year-old Sativa Eagle passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer.

International research reveals a six-month treatment of breast cancer with the drug Herceptin is not as effective as a full-year treatment.

Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.

The Govt is being urged to do more to ensure children are sun-safe at school after a study found just half of primary schools were working towards providing adequate shade.

Natalie Rae died from a blood clot the day after being discharged from a Counties Manukau DHB hospital following a series of scans that were negative for clots.

When she was 19, Sarah discovered a lump in her breast - and while undergoing tests, she discovered she was pregnant. She's getting behind CanTeen's annual appeal.

Almost two weeks ago Sativa Eagle celebrated her second birthday with her twin sister, now her parents are preparing to say goodbye to their brave little battler.

Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.

A business development manager with cancer who was made redundant when he lived longer than his employers thought he would has been awarded $12,000 in compensation.