New ZealandMayoress battling cancerShan Inglis, the lawyer wife of Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown, has throat cancer and needs urgent treatment.02 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer claims life of art gallery's billionaireAmerican billionaire Josephine Robertson, a major benefactor to the Auckland Art Gallery, has died.09 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandJab no surefire protection from cervical cancerThe HPV vaccination could mean more women with cervical cancer will not be diagnosed, health officials have warned.07 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldQuick blast of radiation instead of 6-week courseBritish doctors have made a dramatic advance in the understanding of breast cancer which could shorten treatment, save millions and see fewer women undergo mastectomies.06 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Green light' worry in smoking testIt's billed as the test to scare smokers into quitting, but now some public health groups say it may encourage some to keep on puffing.04 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears and laughter as jazz singer farewelled in styleThe life of Beverly Jean Morrison, better known as the singer Beaver, was celebrated with song, laughter, tears and many fine stories on Saturday.30 May 04:00 PM
KahuKaraoke host sings the praises of healthy livingTe Hamua Nikora is the Maori men's posterboy for what not to do about your health - but he's still a ridiculously handsome one, he reckons.28 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer silences effervescent Kiwi singing starNew Zealand musician Beaver - best known for her role in <i>Blerta</i> and for performing the theme song to the 1980s Kiwi television show <i>Gloss</i> - died yesterday.23 May 04:00 PM
