New ZealandDying ex-prisoner: 'I'm angry and upset'Cancer-stricken Vicki Letele has spoken out about the anger she feels towards the way she was treated in prison.11 Nov 05:29 PM
New ZealandMine blast widow fights another battlePike River widow Anna Osborne will continue to self-medicate with marijuana after being told chemotherapy has failed to rid her of cancer.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: When prisoners deserve compassionThe proper response when someone is terminally ill is to offer support and comfort.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient loses struggleAdam Kelliher leaves behind his wife and two daughters11 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandPatient dies after nosebleedDistrict health boards report bad stuff that happens to patients10 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandDecision due today to free LeteleFamily of jailed woman dying of cancer are praying for good news today.09 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandToddler's battle: 'Our family is fighting'Doctors say 2-year-old Chelsey Cheng has only a 20% chance of reaching her 5th birthday.08 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldEx-soldier jailed for pretending to have cancerA former soldier who defrauded people out of thousands of pounds by pretending to be a decorated war veteran with cancer has been jailed for 16 months.08 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandPilot's death leaves family 'devastated'Andrew Friend's last name was also one of the best descriptors of the popular Kiwi ex-airforce pilot.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUrology patient concerned by constant travelA Whanganui cancer patient has had to make five return trips to Palmerston North in a month for treatment that he said was previously 06 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandDying prisoner could be released in daysThe family of Vicki Letele has been pleading for the fraudster to be let out of jail early so she can be with her family.06 Nov 06:02 PM
LifestyleHow wedding photo revealed cancerA Kiwi mum-of-two who noticed an annoying spot on her chest in her wedding photos later realised it was skin cancer.05 Nov 04:30 AM
WorldSeriously ill man dies in fiancee's armsA 'lovely' father of two died in his fiancee's arms on a flight back to Britain just 24 hours after the pair got engaged at the Grand Canyon during a 'holiday of a lifetime'.04 Nov 07:39 PM
EntertainmentSinger Buble's 3yo son battling cancerMichael Buble and his model wife Luisana Lopilato have announced that their eldest son, Noah, is battling cancer.04 Nov 05:43 PM
New ZealandSecond transplant for wee warriorIsabella has had nearly 2000 procedures in her short life, including 67 rounds of chemo, radiation, and two bone marrow transplants.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't give up' advises cancer survivorA man who had tumours so big they broke his collarbone has become part of history after a medical trial saved him.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDying prisoner's wait for pain relief: familyThe family of terminally ill inmate Vicki Letele say she had to wait almost four hours for pain relief today.04 Nov 06:57 AM
New ZealandCancer researcher gets cancerA student of alternative cancer therapies is turning his research lens on himself after being diagnosed with lung cancer.04 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandBrain cancer shock for 'typical teen'Hawke's Bay teen Maree Bailey's life has suddenly become a fight for survival.03 Nov 04:40 PM
World'No child should have to suffer this pain'Jessica Whelan has been fighting stage four neuroblastoma for 13 months. Her father posted this image to social media to show the true face of cancer.02 Nov 05:36 PM
New ZealandCorrections to re-look at dying prisonerCorrections has agreed to take another look at whether a woman who is dying in prison should be released early.02 Nov 04:57 AM
OpinionSmalley: Move imprisoned mum to homeCOMMENT: Some of you will say, 'you do the crime, you do the time'. But if you consider her children's perspective, does your point of view change?01 Nov 07:06 PM
New Zealand'They didn't sentence her to death'A boxer and weight loss star is fighting to get his dying sister out of prison so the mother-of-three can spend her remaining time with her family.01 Nov 05:05 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Kevin HallAmerica's Cup and Olympic sailor Kevin Hall says losing two testicles to cancer was 'the easy part' compared to living with bipolar disorder.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBook deal for inspirational teenJake Bailey inspired the world with an inspirational speech to schoolmates after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, he has signed a book deal.31 Oct 09:32 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed dog 43 times after attackA dog attacked Gordon Jenkins' wife. He responded by stabbing it 43 times in the neck.31 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandCampaign hits right note for new donorMore than 6000 sign up to become first-time blood donors31 Oct 01:55 AM
EducationCommunity mourns loss of four teachersThe teaching community is mourning this week after four teachers from Hawke's Bay schools passed away within a week. The Wairoa College 30 Oct 04:40 PM
New ZealandBack on feet: Meads fends off ill healthDespite being diagnosed with cancer in August, Sir Colin Meads was on hand to watch his beloved King Country Rams take on North Otago in today's Lochore Cup final.29 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandHelen Kelly not eligible for NZer of YearHundreds of people have signed an online petition calling to reinstate the late Helen Kelly as a nominee for New Zealander of the Year.29 Oct 12:01 AM
New ZealandCancer treatment delays for womenOnly 39 per cent treated within target time28 Oct 05:33 AM
LifestyleThousands to hit pavement for charityRunning is often touted as a means of improving one's sense of physical wellbeing - but for a number of Kiwis it's become a way of giving back.27 Oct 08:29 AM
LifestyleFrom jock itch to a 'death sentence'Steven Schroeder is typical of most men - he put off getting a medical issue checked. But he hopes his tale will help others.27 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandAsbestos exposure while washing clothesA cancer patient is pleading with the Government to fund treatment for everyone exposed to asbestos.25 Oct 12:46 AM
