New ZealandJemima's legacy: Brain cancer drug-screening 'JEM-bot' launched in Australian labThe Wellington 15-year-old died of a brain tumour last October.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We love you': Widow's diary of husband's last months with cancer"We all just kept saying "we love you" until he took his final breath..."16 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRyan Reynolds' 'potentially life-saving' surgeryThe Deadpool actor has an 'extremely subtle polyp' removed in the procedure.14 Sep 06:34 AM
New ZealandForgotten follow-up appointment before terminal cancer diagnosisMr A was diagnosed with terminal cancer that may have been avoided with follow-up care.29 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I want to have the choice when I die' - UK woman, 51, with terminal cancer to travel to NZ to take up assisted dyingAvril Barker will fly 30 hours across the globe to access NZ's assisted dying law26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Young: Crucial day for NZ's fight against cancerOPINION: 'The fun in fundraising was ripped away and we've deeply felt the loss.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily stunned by son's cancer diagnosis in ScotlandFamily forced to stay in Glasgow for six months of treatment for Arran.17 Aug 06:29 PM
LifestyleWhy some cancers keep coming backLeah Hardy looks at the reasons why some cancers - particularly breast cancer, come back.15 Aug 10:17 PM
Talanoa'If I didn't know who I was, my whakapapa, I wouldn't have the opportunity to...save my life'Dr Karyn Paringatai found a history of cancer in her family that has helped to save her.15 Aug 12:30 AM
Lifestyle'Fit' tradie's heartache after ignoring cancer symptomFor eight months he thought the abnormality was nothing to worry about.14 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandDire warning on shortage of radiation oncologistsOncologists retiring or leaving for Australia and not enough are being trained.04 Aug 06:03 PM
EntertainmentTopp Twins say cancer journey 'hard' but they are 'alive and kicking'Topp Twins share more about cancer journey, say it has been a 'hard' year.04 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandCancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosisSean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.26 Jul 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Generosity is immeasurable': Parents with cancer overwhelmed as $240k raisedThe pair are battling to live as long as they can for their sons, aged 9 and 11.14 Jul 08:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDiagnosed with skin cancer 4 times: Damage was 'done in my youth'The 49-year-old has had four skin cancers cut from her body.11 Jul 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'Absolutely shattered': Sport star's heartbreak over terminal diagnosisThe former Kiwi Ferns captain has opened up about her wife's devastating diagnosis.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Andrew Little dubs new health system 'beacon towards equity'Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority will replace the country's 20 DHBs.01 Jul 12:30 AM
Kahu'Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has not acted in good faith'Terminal cancer patient is not only fighting for her life but for an insurance payout.28 Jun 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'26 Jun 08:07 PM
New ZealandA Ukrainian family fled to NZ to escape war. Tragedy struck just eight weeks laterLeonid Yurasov's 'most cherished dream' was for his family to be together in safety.18 Jun 07:10 AM
LifestyleMother's story of loss, grief and a cancer blowSarah Luxon uses her blog to write about the 'messy things' in life.17 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandPharmac HIV treatment change should give patients more privacyHIV prevention group happy but campaigner says work needed on cancer, rare illnesses.15 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandDHB ordered to apologise over missed bowel cancerA patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.13 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandOscar Kightley: We need to talk about men's healthOscar Kightley never worried about his health. He tells the Herald why that's now changed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleLorna Subritzky shares important health updateLorna Subritzky from Coast FM shares an important health update. Video / CoastWatch08 Jun 11:41 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pharmac review uncovers 'systemic failings' for those with rare disordersPeople with rare disorders facing excessive suffering under Pharmac model, review finds.01 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandWairarapa and Hutt Valley DHBs culpable for delayed breast cancer diagnosisFailures at two DHBs led to a woman's cancer diagnosis being delayed, a new report finds.30 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandTVNZ star says the fight against bowel cancer is personalJenny-May Clarkson: 'Cancer is such a hideous thing. I'm acutely aware of it'.24 May 05:24 PM
WorldEx-spy's shocking claims about 'cancer-riddled' PutinHe claims Putin is surrounded by doctors and takes breaks during meetings for treatment.20 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandAd campaign saves Kāpiti women's lifeJan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.18 May 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'Fight of my life': Commonwealth Games star on her cancer battleLauren Rae confronted New Zealand's deadly record of treating melanoma.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Moana Maniapoto's tribute to one of Māoridom's greatest thinkersA new film reveals the real Moana Jackson - radical pioneer, rugby coach and neat freak.12 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandCancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens sayCancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.12 May 05:23 AM
TalanoaRare form of breast cancer showing up more in Pasifika womenMore Pasifika women in Auckland are being found with a rare form of breast cancer.12 May 03:45 AM