EntertainmentSir Ian McKellen has cancerHobbit star Ian McKellen has revealed he has been battling prostate cancer for up to seven years, but says it is "contained" and not life threatening.11 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandMum fears 'frying' son's brainA British judge has delayed making a decision about treatment for the cancer-stricken son of a New Zealand woman because of developments in the case.09 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandPolice trace Kiwi mum, cancer boyA 7-year-old cancer sufferer has been placed in protective care after he was tracked down with his New Zealand mother, who went on the run with him.06 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMistletoe could be kiss of death for cancer cellsMistletoe isn't just good for stealing a cheeky Christmas kiss, the festive foliage could also help beat colon cancer.02 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandBrain tumour forces family outA British family who have lived in New Zealand for seven years face deportation because the father has a brain tumour.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleGrapefruit juice linked to medication ODDrinking grapefruit juice while you’re on medication can cause you to overdose, new research has found.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandConcern at NZ's cancer death tollNew Zealand has one of the highest death rates from cancer in the Asia-Pacific region, a report shows.28 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleStudy to investigate effect of cigarette prices risesWith the price of cigarettes set to go up again on New Years’ Day, a new survey will look at how smokers are planning to cope with the hikes.27 Nov 12:32 AM
LifestyleJob linked to breast cancer risk - studyWomen with farming and industry jobs have an increased chance of developing breast cancer, a new study has shown.22 Nov 01:30 AM
LifestyleFriends come first for womenSurvey finds 22 per cent of women feel they have stronger relationship with girlfriends than their partners.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandQC faces cancer head onPeter Williams is one of this country's toughest defence lawyers. But today he prefers to be known as an author, poet, sailor and prison reformer.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCancer teen's fatal fishing tripTerminally ill Troylane Tetai didn't have much time left, and he wanted to use the little he had to fish. But his life came to an end sooner than anyone was expecting.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOverdue lesson in perspectiveA searingly honest account of his life by an NZ-based advertising boss who died of cancer recently is going viral on the internet.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDonna Wyatt: Breast cancer doesn't need pink hueConcerns have been raised about "pinkwashing" and the commodification of breast cancer in the United States, writes Donna Wyatt.08 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMan's pregnancy test reveals cancerA positive pregnancy test - taken by a man as a gag - led him to find out he had testicular cancer.08 Nov 01:22 AM
New ZealandCancer gets family to walk in the wildWhen four-year-old Cormac was diagnosed with leukaemia in April the Peppers found themselves in a world of regular hospital visits and now, a lot of bush-walking.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDisparity in hospital waiting listsThe number of patients waiting for skin cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital increased 64 per cent in the past year, while Southland Hospital halved its waiting list.30 Oct 08:33 PM
LifestyleCancer linked to fertility problemsResults of a large study unveiled in Auckland show a link between women with fertility problems and an increased risk of cancer in their children.30 Oct 04:30 PM
