12 days of Xmas: NZ Gynaecological Cancer Foundation
Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them
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Man cured his cancer after going vegan
After father was given weeks to live, he switched to a vegan diet and the cancer shrunk.
Cancer patients face Christmas wait
Cancer patients are having to wait months for treatment as hospitals struggle to keep up.
Kiwi philanthropist offers to send cancer patient on tropical holiday
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Teen struggling to pay for miracle drug
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12 month Herceptin treatment proven to be most effective
A new study has proven the benefit of longer treatment with a breast cancer drug.
Censure and fine for surgeon guilty of misconduct
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After surviving bush fires and quake, 'brain cancer just another thing'
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The app that 'likely' saved a man's life
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Health blogger sparks outrage: 'Cancer's not bad'
The Aussie health blogger claims 'cancer is your body trying to save you'.
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Too much oral sex, smoking and drinking increases your risk of mouth cancer.
Super-sized owls to touch down in Auckland
Giant owls to swoop on Auckland early next year, but there's no cause for alarm.
Owls to help show sick kids people give a hoot
School kids are decorating owl statues to show their support for cancer kids.
Police Detective Sarah Cato swims Harbour Crossing
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Prisoner still on the run after hospital escape
Natasha Jane Strickland, 41, has been evading police for almost a month.
Rachel Hunter backs charity close to her heart
Rachel Hunter has become the face of an appeal for a charity close to her heart.
Cop's incurable cancer: 'I've still got bad guys to lock up'
Detective Sarah Cato has incurable cancer - but that hasn't stopped her battling crime.
Interview: Sarah Cato on her fundraising swim for cancer charity
Detective Sarah Cato has been battling breast cancer for the last 3 years. She is now embarking on a fundraising swim to make some money for a cancer charity. / Michael Craig
Wearable UV tracker to hit NZ beaches
L'Oreal delivers the wearable UV-level monitor to New Zealand this summer.
O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Seven cancers caused by alcohol
Drinking even a moderate amount can cause seven cancers, according to a new report.
Strangers' kindness for boy who may not see Christmas
It is expected nine-year-old Jacob will lose his cancer battle before Christmas.
Men who don't 'shoot straight' at higher cancer risk
Men who struggle to 'shoot straight' are at risk of several different cancers.
Teina Pora campaigner's brush with death
Private investigator and Teina Pora campaigner on how cancer has changed his outlook.