Sarah Ferguson: Cancer diagnosis was a 'swift kick in the butt'
'It woke me up,' reveals the Duchess of York.
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Opinion: Open letter from 16 NZ cancer charities to Luxon, Willis, and Seymour
OPINION: Cancer patients and advocates sat in disbelief when the Budget was announced.
Cancer agencies call Govt to honour drug pledge, PM reassures funding a 'priority'
'Unlike other promises, lives will be lost if these medicines are not funded.'
'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education
Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.
Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait
OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
PM speaks ahead of Niue and Fiji trip; backs Govt cancer drugs commitment
The trip will be Christopher Luxon’s first visit to the region as Prime Minister.
'To my papa': Stan Walker’s Music Awards tribute after death of 'league legend' father
The singer made the tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards this week.
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
TVNZ host's plea after medical surprise
Jenny-May Clarkson reveals doctors found a growth at latest check-up.
'Injustice': Cancer sufferer devastated life saving drugs won't be funded
A cancer patient says the Government has broken a promise to fund more life saving meds.
Claire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tin
OPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.
'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids
'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'
Four Waikato teenagers brave the shave for hair-raising fundraising
The Tauhara students will be getting the chop for a good cause next week.
Christie Brinkley opens up about skin cancer diagnosis
The star has spoken out about her chance diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
'Harrowing': Dunedin mum's shock bowel cancer diagnosis at 42
'You just don’t even get a chance to fight when you get a stage 4 diagnosis.'
Cancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’
There are huge risks if the short staffing is not addressed, a medical oncologist says.
Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brain
Kiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?
Super Size Me star who only ate McDonald's for a month dies of cancer
Spurlock illustrated the dangers of a fast-food diet in his Oscar-nominated 2004 film.
'Living on a faultline': Kiwi teen's life after brain surgery
Portia Swan underwent surgery while awake - here, her parents share an update.
'Fast and gentle end': Auckland woman's assisted death on beach
Tracy Hickman was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health
From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.
Firefighter honours fallen friend during Sky Tower climb: 'He's with me all the way up'
RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.
Syrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency says
Asma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.
'She's fighting': Whānau plead with Govt to allow 12yo to try new cancer treatment
Meila Davis' grandmother has appealed to David Seymour to help her granddaughter.
Whānau of 12-year-old girl fighting for her life asks Government to intervene
The whānau of a 12-year-old girl with osteosarcoma, ask Associate Health Minister David Seymour to step in and allow her to receive an experimental drug. Video / Te Ao
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.
21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptoms
Dominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.
Can this blood test detect cancer years before diagnosis?
It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.
'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positive
Janet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.
Nearly half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity
Study finds excess weight could be fuelling more than 30 types of the disease.