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Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?
AI is imitating the dead and dying, raising new questions about grieving.
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Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn
OPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.
Political Roundup: National’s broken promise and backflip on cancer drugs
OPINION: A new Govt announcement on cancer drugs is suddenly imminent.
Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Sarah Ferguson: Cancer diagnosis was a 'swift kick in the butt'
'It woke me up,' reveals the Duchess of York.
Opinion: Open letter from 16 NZ cancer charities to Luxon, Willis, and Seymour
OPINION: Cancer patients and advocates sat in disbelief when the Budget was announced.
Cancer agencies call Govt to honour drug pledge, PM reassures funding a 'priority'
'Unlike other promises, lives will be lost if these medicines are not funded.'
'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education
Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.
Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait
OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
PM speaks ahead of Niue and Fiji trip; backs Govt cancer drugs commitment
The trip will be Christopher Luxon’s first visit to the region as Prime Minister.
'To my papa': Stan Walker’s Music Awards tribute after death of 'league legend' father
The singer made the tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards this week.
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
TVNZ host's plea after medical surprise
Jenny-May Clarkson reveals doctors found a growth at latest check-up.
'Injustice': Cancer sufferer devastated life saving drugs won't be funded
A cancer patient says the Government has broken a promise to fund more life saving meds.
'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids
'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'
Claire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tin
OPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.
Four Waikato teenagers brave the shave for hair-raising fundraising
The Tauhara students will be getting the chop for a good cause next week.
Christie Brinkley opens up about skin cancer diagnosis
The star has spoken out about her chance diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
'Harrowing': Dunedin mum's shock bowel cancer diagnosis at 42
'You just don’t even get a chance to fight when you get a stage 4 diagnosis.'
Cancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’
There are huge risks if the short staffing is not addressed, a medical oncologist says.
Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brain
Kiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?
Super Size Me star who only ate McDonald's for a month dies of cancer
Spurlock illustrated the dangers of a fast-food diet in his Oscar-nominated 2004 film.
'Living on a faultline': Kiwi teen's life after brain surgery
Portia Swan underwent surgery while awake - here, her parents share an update.
'Fast and gentle end': Auckland woman's assisted death on beach
Tracy Hickman was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health
From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.
Firefighter honours fallen friend during Sky Tower climb: 'He's with me all the way up'
RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.