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Fletcher Hawkesby’s testicular cancer battle makes change in school
His old school is promoting testicular awareness after he shared his journey.
Former Kiwi farmer in epic 8000km run across Canada to raise money for cancer research
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"I just want to give back to the Cancer Society because they give so much."
Disgraced Australian entertainer Rolf Harris dead
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Kiwi mum’s heartbreak: ‘I worry for my daughters’
Breast cancer has devastated Auckland mother Ofa Soakai's family.
Sam Neill gives back with hefty donation after blood cancer battle
'Happy to help, just as they help so many', says Kiwi acting legend.
Breakfast or brunch? Take your pink pick and pull up a chair
Fun events to raise money for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.
'Shocked': Kiwi woman diagnosed with breast cancer despite no symptoms
'How could my body have done something like that without me knowing?'
IT worker off sick for 15 years wants pay rise
A gravely ill IBM worker has sued the tech giant for not increasing his salary.
Northland legal fraternity mourns death of respected lawyer Wiremu Puriri
Northland lawyer Wiremu Puriri dies after a long battle with cancer.
MasterChef star laid to rest in secret Sydney funeral
Much-loved chef quietly farewelled by family and select group of celebrities.
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Ambulance seen outside disgraced entertainer's English mansion.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
NZ sporting legend diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Breast cancer screening delays may have harmed patients
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
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It took four visits to three different doctors before she was referred to a specialist.
‘Make every day count’: Veteran journalist recounts lessons learned from cancer battle
“I read a number of literary writers on dying, and I thought, ‘Can I do that for others?’”
Award boosts cancer researcher's work to improve Māori health outcomes
The 'groundbreaking' work taps mātauranga Māori in exploring CAR T-cell therapy.
Khloe Kardashian opens up about 'daunting' cancer scare
"Melanoma is deadly. This was way more serious than I anticipated it to be."
Two brothers with prostate cancer, but only one is dying - the public/private healthcare debate
They believe he would have recovered if it weren't for our third world care.
Breakthrough Kiwi cancer tech enters major deal with drug giant
Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy moves closer to market after deal with pharma giant.
Woman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine law
Last Friday, Theresa Zame set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill.
'Heartbroken': Mum, daughter have terminal cancer. Now, a sister is trying to save her own life
They tell their story in the hopes others who may be at risk can take action.
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'She had a will to live': 'Amazing' cancer battler spent her final years helping others
'Maybe her purpose in life was to stay a bit longer and help other people because she did'