New ZealandCancer kids shoot for the starsThe Child Cancer Foundation wants to give young cancer patients a very special, but far-flung, gift.21 Jul 07:42 AM
LifestyleBreast cancer link to air freshenersAir fresheners and some cleaning products increase the risk of breast cancer, a study suggests.20 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandVitamin C blocks tumour growth: studyNZ researchers have established that vitamin C can help to block the growth of cancer cells.19 Jul 04:00 PM
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
