Former long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.

Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down.

Yvonne Knipe-Ackermann, who died in January on her 73rd birthday, left her $800,000 Ponsonby home to Oxfam.

The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland.

A row has arisen over the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

The Child Cancer Foundation wants to give young cancer patients a very special, but far-flung, gift.

Air fresheners and some cleaning products increase the risk of breast cancer, a study suggests.

NZ researchers have established that vitamin C can help to block the growth of cancer cells.