LifestyleData may solve breast cancer riddleWhy do Australians survive breast cancer more than Kiwis? Why is the mortality rate for Maori 65 per cent higher? Researchers are on the verge of the answers.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket star Crowe seriously illNZ cricket legend Martin Crowe is in the fight of his life. His cancer has returned, and he is now seriously ill.01 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSex with 20 women lowers prostate risksSleeping with numerous women protects a man from prostate cancer, a study has found. But the same does not apply to gay encounters.28 Oct 09:05 PM
LifestyleFacebook pulls breast cancer adFacebook has pulled down a page featuring a screen shot of women’s breasts used in a highly successful cancer awareness campaign.25 Oct 06:41 PM
LifestyleDHB apologises over botched cervical surgeryA school teacher and breast cancer survivor who had surgery to remove her cervix four years ago has complained to the Health and Disability Commissioner after finding last year that part of it was still there.25 Oct 12:46 AM
LifestyleBreast cancer ad ruled ok: watchdogComplaints that a breast cancer ad was 'too explicit' and should've come with a warning have been dismissed by the Advertising Standards Authority.23 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFraud charges over terminal illness fundraisingA woman who raised funds online for a terminal illness has been charged with fraud.21 Oct 12:31 AM
Lifestyle'Excited-as' to win meal with chefAn idyllic waterfront meal cooked by celebrity chef Ben Bayly proved the perfect tonic for cancer-sufferer Wendy Thompson.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Breadcrumb trail' allows skin cancer to spread - researchA fatty molecule lays down a "breadcrumb trail" that allows malignant skin cancer to spread around the body, research has shown.15 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe art of bed design - for charityFour high-profile creative New Zealanders have each designed a custom bed to be auctioned for charity, with the proceeds going to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleBoy gives 45cm of hair to 'sick people'A 6-year-old boy whose hair had flowed down his back is now sporting a short spiky hairdo after raising more than $800 for charity from his first haircut.13 Oct 10:00 PM
LifestyleBikini skiing for breast cancerPictures from the 2014 Turoa Bikini Downhill, an event to raise funds for The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.11 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman's cancer survival against the oddsA woman’s survival with metastasised breast cancer may be down to genetics or lifestyle, areas in which treatment is poised to make huge strides, writes Hilary Stichbury.11 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandDying doctor's farewellKnowing his death was imminent, an Auckland doctor who had blogged about his battle with terminal cancer penned a poignant message to be posted after he died.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor's fight with cancer overAuckland doctor Jared Noel's fight with bowel cancer, which he fought long enough to see his daughter born, came to an end yesterday.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandOverdose contributed to hospice patient's death - coronerA Christchurch hospice has been told to review its practices after a coroner found a patient in its care was administered the wrong dosage of a pain relief drug and died four hours later.30 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandYoung mum loses cancer battleThe family of Vivian-Leigh Fittall, the young mum whose struggle against cancer touched the late comedian Robin Williams, say their "precious treasure" has passed away.29 Sep 01:06 AM
LifestyleCalcium in the blood could provide early cancer warningCalcium in the blood could provide an early warning of certain cancers, especially in men, research has shown.25 Sep 09:55 PM
LifestyleCan sex affect cancer risk?How sex and cancer risk are linked is complicated and dependent on several factors. Your age, gender, and how often you practice safe sex will all influence.24 Sep 12:30 AM
LifestyleCancer survivor's fresh blowA man who battled and beat cancer as a child has been told he has two tumours growing in his brain - caused by radiation therapy that earlier saved his life.22 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleTribute to 'incredible' dadBarry Walsh told his daughter he would take part in the twilight cancer charity walk with her, but now Michelle McLeod is determined to do it for him.19 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandSister's cancer fight inspiresSeeing his little sister lose her hair and tubes being plugged into her tiny body ultimately pushed one Auckland student to go on to help other youngsters fighting the same battle.18 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan an app check your health?But, from measuring heart rate to checking suspect moles, can an app really help to improve your health? We ask the experts.18 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandCrowe set for chemo treatmentNew Zealand cricketing legend Martin Crowe knows what to expect as he heads into a second round of intensive treatment for cancer.17 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIn a Mini for a major problemAs part of an epic 3600km road trip, two Kiwi blokes will be soaked in icy water, do hot laps, fight paintball battles and even play a spot of 20/20 cricket, all in the name of charity.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUS anchor delivers on air bombshellAn American news anchor working for the WCIA Channel 3 news in Illinois told viewers on the show that he has brain cancer and only six months to live.14 Sep 11:20 PM
LifestyleMKR stars cook for charityOn camera, My Kitchen Rules New Zealand rivals the "Modern Day Hippies" and the "Corporate Dads" are locked in a tense battle for a $100,000 winners' cheque.13 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessBig future for infinitely smallNanotechnology will experience huge growth in the coming years and affect most areas of our lives, says an expert in the field, Auckland University senior lecturer Michelle Dickinson.12 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleBreath test for lung cancer?Doctors might introduce a breath test designed to detect early signs of lung cancer that could help lower the disease's death rate.10 Sep 08:40 PM
