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Rich-lister turns to unfunded Keytruda

Sir Douglas Myers is spending tens of thousands of dollars every month on chemotherapy drugs, including the new wonder drug Keytruda.

Cancer may have got to newborn

It has been heartbreak after heartbreak for the Elsmore family.

Inquiry into rest home virus deaths

The deaths of two Whangarei rest home residents after an outbreak of respiratory virus at a Waipu care home is being investigated by health officials.

Kind gestures stun family

Richmond Villeran put his stomach pains down to his workouts at the gym. But after a week, and with his stomach growing, he knew something was wrong.

Behind disease that destroyed Robin

Lewy body dementia, the illness blamed for Robin Williams's early death, is often misdiagnosed - with tragic results, says Anna Magee.

NZ bike marathon helps cancer battle

Inspired by two friends' battles with cancer, an Auckland woman has decided to conquer the country - by bike.

'Be gallant, be great, be gracious'

One week before senior prizegiving, 18-year-old Jake Bailey was told he might not live to see the day.

Climbs bring change 4000 steps closer

Jordon Milroy refuses to let cerebral palsy define him.

Girl hopes experts can fix birthmark

A Tauranga girl, born with a rare birthmark, has set her sights on a conference where she can meet professionals specialising in her condition.

Making her own luck, time after time

New Zealand scientist Jilly Evans will have you believe it was luck that made her one of the world's leading researchers in the development of therapies for cancer and arthritis.

Child, 4, dies as flu virus takes hold

A 4-year-old boy has died of flu in what experts are warning is one of the most intense seasons in recent years.

Parkinson's 'burns out' brain cells

"Don't let epilepsy hold you back"

Triathlons push athletes' bodies to the limit, especially competing internationally. Add the chance of suffering an epileptic seizure and the task seems almost impossible.

Running helps keep illness at bay

Angela Kingi was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) when she was 29 years old.

Open your heart for this cause

Heart Kids, which supports Kiwi children and families affected by congenital heart disease, will be collecting on the streets today.

Fatal horse disease hits Olympic venue

Kiwi sporting officials want answers from Olympic organisers after a deadly horse disease was discovered at the Rio 2016 equestrian venue.