Cancer-fighting Auckland detective Sarah Cato has started treatment to lengthen her life.

More than half of people who took antidepressants reported withdrawal symptoms.

Almost $30,000 has been donated towards cancer treatment for a West Auckland detective.

An Auckland cop battling incurable cancer is trying to raise $130K for treatment.

Pharmac takes over DHB medicines budgets to increase buying power for drugs.

Ardern responds to Trump's speech suggesting US eyeing Trans-Pacific trade talks again.

High-risk genetic mutation made famous by Angelina Jolie focus of major NZ cancer study.

With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.

Large-girthed men may have to practice abstinence till May thanks to a condom shortage.

Patients say they're suffering over Pharmac's move to cheaper, generic anti-depressant.

It's been a year and no decision has been made on funding for cancer drug Keytruda.

"I'm just so happy that we finally have some good news on the medical side of things."

Trade Minister David Parker says investment settings are more important than trade deals.

Labour has repeatedly called for an early access scheme to be established.

Funding a preventative pill for men who have sex with men could save the country millions.

Claire McLintock hopes a new breast cancer drug will give her more quality years.

Motorists, low-paid women workers, and veterans will all benefit from July 1 changes.

Opposition parties reveal what they want to see in the health budget on Thursday.

Government's drug-buying agency rejects request to fund women's hygiene products.

Pamela Jones is looking forward to growing old with her husband thanks to new cancer drugs

Pharmac has funded two new drugs targeting advanced melanoma.

For every sanitary product bought by a company, another will be given to a high school for free.

Some Rotorua women and medical experts say a suggestion to have sanitary products funded by the Government is a great idea because

Pharmac is considering funding women's hygiene products as the cost leaves some resorting to rags and old clothing as an alternative. The

The Government appears set to remove a hurdle to getting access to medicinal cannabis in New Zealand.

Protesters want the legalisation of medicinal marijuana to be an election issue.

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An Auckland mum is petitioning Parliament to give Pharmac more money to fund treatment for rare diseases.

Pharmac announced today it would start funding the breast cancer drug Perjeta, but 160 Kiwis who have already started treatment won't be eligible.