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
New ZealandReturn of sun revives spectre of a killerGambling with your health is second nature to young people.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDying man's long wait for news on drugMurray Crockett survived prostate cancer, only to be diagnosed with advanced melanoma. Now he is hanging on to the hope that he can be given a new drug.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSqueezing the cancer out of breastsSqueezing malignant breast cancer cells stops them from spreading, returning them to a healthy state, new research reveals.19 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionMcKellen clarifies cancer reportsIan McKellen's agent has caused confusion after denying a report the actor is battling prostate cancer.14 Dec 01:44 AM
LifestyleBroccoli compound can kill cancerA compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli could prevent a cancer than affects children, researchers have found.13 Dec 11:20 PM
BoxingMismatch for charity's sakeManu Vatuvei's head is about twice the size of Eric Murray's. That's the first thing you notice when the league player and the champion rower square off at a promotional appearance ahead of Saturday night's charity boxing match.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTea towels raise $200,000Six years ago, Ruby Seeto was crippled with a rare and fast-growing form of cancer.12 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSir Ian McKellen has cancerHobbit star Ian McKellen has revealed he has been battling prostate cancer for up to seven years, but says it is "contained" and not life threatening.11 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandMum fears 'frying' son's brainA British judge has delayed making a decision about treatment for the cancer-stricken son of a New Zealand woman because of developments in the case.09 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandPolice trace Kiwi mum, cancer boyA 7-year-old cancer sufferer has been placed in protective care after he was tracked down with his New Zealand mother, who went on the run with him.06 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMistletoe could be kiss of death for cancer cellsMistletoe isn't just good for stealing a cheeky Christmas kiss, the festive foliage could also help beat colon cancer.02 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandBrain tumour forces family outA British family who have lived in New Zealand for seven years face deportation because the father has a brain tumour.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleGrapefruit juice linked to medication ODDrinking grapefruit juice while you’re on medication can cause you to overdose, new research has found.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandConcern at NZ's cancer death tollNew Zealand has one of the highest death rates from cancer in the Asia-Pacific region, a report shows.28 Nov 04:30 PM
