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
WorldSick toddler 'rose from the dead'A British toddler battling lung cancer 'rose from the dead' as doctors prepared to switch off his life support and made a full recovery, his family have revealed.24 Oct 08:35 PM
BusinessRents hit record levels, but tide can turnRents in Tauranga continue to soar to record levels with new figures revealing the average rent jumping $45 in 12 months.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Kelleigh BurkettKelleigh Burkett is living with secondary breast cancer. She says the charity Sweet Louise is a huge help for those diagnosed with the incurable illness.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNewlywed cancer patient's ACC battleA treatment injury has ended newlywed cancer survivor Darren Ludlam's working life but an "unlucky" set of circumstances means he can't receive ACC.24 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandCancer sufferer gets funding for drugA young woman with a body riddled with fast growing tumours, who was left in a three-week limbo by Pharmac, has finally got funding for the drug she needs.23 Oct 06:21 PM
ParalympicsBlade runner hits a butt for cancerKiwi athlete Liam Malone may be the butt of a few jokes after he was snapped hitting a giant bottom on a UK TV show with one of his "blade runner" legs.22 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Pink Ribbon Massage' gets the thumbs upRotorua Breast Cancer Trust's annual Pink Walk was also a Pink Zumba and a Pink Massage. All of which helps raise money, awareness and enjoyment for breast cancer sufferers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandWoman in limbo over cancer treatmentFor Olivia Fryer, three weeks could be everything but that's how long she's been waiting to find out whether a drug she needs to fight cancer will be funded by Pharmac.20 Oct 06:02 PM
New ZealandCancer patient to MPs: Let me die hereA terminally ill man has told Parliament he wants the right to choose to end his life when his pain and suffering becomes too great.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'My boob is trying to kill me'A 37-year-old mother of four young girls, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last week, has one message for women: get a mammogram.19 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandBarbers to break haircut world recordBundy the Barber, is taking a run at the Guinness World Record for the most haircuts given in eight hours, as part of fundraising for Movember.18 Oct 03:42 AM
OpinionSoper: Kelly's fight earned her respectCOMMENT: There has been a lot of outpouring of grief over the past several days for former CTU head Helen Kelly who at 52 was far too young to die.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to get your hands on a celeb-designed bedFour of NZ's leading women have designed a bespoke bed to raise money for Breast Cancer.15 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandMedicinal cannabis costs set to tumbleThe cost of medicinal cannabis is set to tumble after Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne approved a Canadian pain relief product.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Kelly funeral details releasedDetails of a public funeral service for union boss Helen Kelly have been released.15 Oct 02:59 AM
EditorialEditorial: Kelly fought for those who couldn'tHelen Kelly, the trade unionist who died yesterday after a brave and public battle with cancer, never shirked a fight. She campaigned 14 Oct 04:00 PM
