LifestyleTaking aspirin could lower skin cancer riskWomen who take aspirin are less likely to develop skin cancer, new research suggests.11 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandWheelchair triumph for Cancer SocietyOverwhelmed is how Sass Mahuika says she felt on reaching the Cook plaza on top of Gisborne's landmark Kaiti Hill by wheelchair yesterday.08 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandJet skiers start 600km charity runA sore backside is what a group of jet skiers will have as they take on a 600km journey to the Bay of Islands, raising money for charity.05 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandLocks fall all for a good causeSeeing her long curly hair being chopped off was almost a bit much for 12-year-old Gemma Singleton.04 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleDoubts over prostate cancer testsProstate cancer screening using blood samples may do more harm than good, according to a European study now being cited here in favour of restrictions on the testing.04 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis' increased cancer riskThe record-breaking sunny weather this summer has led to an increased risk of skin cancer, with a big increase in the amount of dangerous ultraviolet radiation.02 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandTherapy causes 'suffering'A Kiwi mum who lost a battle to prevent the British health service giving her son radiation therapy for a brain tumour says the treatment has been worse than she feared.02 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessClinics in the cloudImagine you have cancer. You are sitting at home with your laptop, connected simultaneously by video to your GP, radiologist, surgeon, oncologist and a cancer specialist from Boston, who will come up with your combined care plan.25 Feb 08:30 PM
LifestyleCancer TV campaigner in remissionThe boy who has featured in the shave-your-head-for-cancer campaign since 2011 is in remission from his serious blood disease.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLeishman's family gathers around himGravely ill broadcaster Phillip Leishman has slipped into a coma.24 Feb 03:05 AM
LifestyleGardening: For the heroesThe rose garden at the hospice became a haven in the weeks leading up to my mother’s death 25 years ago.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Small BusinessSmokers' new legal spatThe Government is being sued for allowing gamblers to smoke at SkyCity casino in a landmark case which could see the end of smoker-friendly areas at bars and restaurants.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Loof: Knowledge key to understanding cancerMost of us know about the enormous impact of this disease because it will have already touched our lives in some way, writes John Loof.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAntarctic cancer missionKiwis in Antarctica have braved sub-zero temperatures, snow flurries and early morning wake-up calls to take part in a 12-hour relay for cancer awareness.03 Feb 03:27 AM
LifestyleFish eyes can detect disesaseDiscarded fish eyes are being used by a Kiwi scientist to help early detection of diseases like diabetes and cancer.31 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTerminally ill woman's X Factor NZ dreamsA Hawke's Bay woman with terminal cancer was among those vying for a shot at the big time at X Factor auditions in Napier.23 Jan 10:02 PM
New ZealandMan gutted by cancer misdiagnosisA world champion yachtsman was mistakenly cleared of cancer when pathologists misread his biopsy. Now Murray Crockett is spending his dying days fighting for compensation to help support his family.12 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSoft drinks depression linkA study has linked soft drinks to depression - with diet versions particularly problematic. Coffee, however, appeared to have the opposite effect.09 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandInspiring life lived to fullestAfter losing his wife sooner than either of them imagined, Greg Murphy spent the year settling and coming to terms with a life without Natalie.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCharity fills void for Chace's parentsA charity in memory of Chace Topperwien, the little boy whose brave cancer battle captured the hearts of thousands, is living up to the legacy left by its namesake.27 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessBreakthrough for cancer test firmNZ company Pacific Edge Biotech is on track to roll out its product to the US, Australia, Spain and Portugal.26 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandBoy to get cancer treatmentA British High Court judge has ruled a seven-year-old boy will receive radiotherapy for a brain tumour against the wishes of his mother - whose judgment, the judge says, has "gone awry".22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRally to save teacherRodney Gordon has taught teenage boys for more than 20 years. Now some of them are combining their efforts to try to help save his life.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCancer boy's mother denies NZ flightThe mother fighting to stop radiotherapy for her young son's cancer has denied she would flee with him to NZ. Sally Roberts gave evidence in the High Court at London for a hearing to decide whether 7-year-old Neon should receive radiation therapy.21 Dec 04:30 PM
