New Zealand'We'll do it together like everything else we've done together in life'Auckland twin sisters shave hair after one is diagnosed with cancer.20 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandBudget 2020: Cancer Society welcomes health funding, urges system rejigThe Pharmac funding increase signals a business-as-usual approach, says cancer expert.14 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandA celebration of our special mums: 'Our mother's love has no boundaries'The best hair, the best lipstick, the best attitude and, most of all, the best love.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory isolation review too late for one applicantThe Ministry of Health has come under fire for its handling of exemption requests.09 May 10:03 AM
New ZealandMinistry review overturns some rejected isolation exemption requestsA High Court case prompted another look at applications for isolation exemptions.08 May 08:18 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Scientists welcome early funding for homegrown vaccineAfter calls for a NZ vaccine strategy, scientists welcome $100,000 grant to get started.07 May 05:14 AM
New ZealandTranstasman sisters to be reunited in dying wish - Kiwi nurse speaks outThe mercy dash will see a New Zealand woman fly to Australia.01 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandSurgery backlog: 'I've given up everything I used to enjoy'Two weeks after Gareth Milne had major surgery he lost his wife to breast cancer.01 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHusband's heartwarming act for isolated wife undergoing chemo'I guess I just wasn't satisfied with the situation of her being isolated.'30 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandMan with terminal cancer loses 'precious days' in hospital waitDelays at Palmerston North Hospital have proved painful for cancer sufferer.29 Apr 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Heartless': Quarantine rules prevent woman from seeing dying mumDaughter's biggest fear is mum dies before family's 14-day isolation requirement is over.26 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer surgery delay costs patient $15,000Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.23 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandWhat health care can you expect under alert level 3?GPs given the green light to open, dentists to do urgent surgeries.23 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandHDC assesses 50 complaints over Covid-19Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.22 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandCancer sufferer in limbo as surgery pushed backHis scheduled surgery was cancelled as resources were prioritised in response to Covid-19.22 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandPharmac back-tracks on plan to fund lung cancer drug KeytrudaPharmac freezes plans to fund cancer drug, it can no longer afford the investment.22 Apr 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Third wave' brings surge in demand for mental health careIt comes after dire warnings from a string of health care workers.21 Apr 11:02 PM
New Zealand'I just want to know if I have cancer': Patient unable to be tested due to Covid-19Screening will restart for breast cancer under alert level 3 but not for bowel cancer.20 Apr 09:12 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Thousands of surgeries cannedOnly the most urgent procedures carried out as elective surgeries put on hold.19 Apr 07:16 PM
New ZealandKiwi dad Arlo MacDiarmid fighting cancer for his toddler IndigoArlo teaches his daughter Indigo a valuable life lesson. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Apr 10:03 PM
New Zealand'It broke my heart': Pregnant wife shares pain for husband battling cancer alone"I don't feel like anyone should go through that alone," heartbroken wife tells.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi doctor in NY witnesses 'full-blown catastrophe'"There is a hospital set-up in Central Park right now. You would never dream of that."18 Apr 08:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton mum's lockdown diagnosis - breast cancerBattling cancer is tough enough, let alone getting diagnosed on day 1 of lockdown.14 Apr 07:19 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Their dad is dying, but sisters aren't allowed to visitDying Dad goes home just in time to be with his loved ones but daughters want changes.09 Apr 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElectives backlog 'to be cleared within 18 months'One cancer patient had a scan to check the size of tumours cancelled.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'It might be the last time I ever hold his hand'The family of a dying man is appealing for compassion to see him during Covid-19 lockdown.03 Apr 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVirus threat: 'Madness' for cancer sufferer, and a plea to Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is being asked to open access to drugs Pharmac won't pay for.31 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandPharmac eases restrictions on cancer drugsPharmac is set to ease restrictions on nine cancer drugs, including keytruda.30 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandED nurse working on the frontline of Covid-19 opens up with story of hope"Even if I have a crap day of work I go home knowing I've made a difference," nurse tells.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient's coronavirus plea: 'My life is in your hands'Don't just think of yourselves, she says, think of vulnerable people like us.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient’s plea to kiwis amid coronavirus pandemicCancer patient’s plea to not just think of yourselves, but to think of vulnerable people like us. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer Society: Patients should avoid crowds, shop onlineTreatments should be maintained, says the society's medical director.19 Mar 06:47 PM
LifestyleDevastating blow for young mum who defied cancer oddsBut the 34-year-old isn't giving up.08 Mar 07:08 PM
