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'I look well - but I carry a defibrillator'

Jess Davenport-Lee's heart could stop beating at any moment but all she can do is wait.

Kiwis encouraged to note their death wishes

One man with severe breathing issues wants to smell like Old Spice until he dies.

Amazing recovery for teen Maddie Collins

Kidney transplant patient Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations after her operation.

Lengthy surgery for Maddie's kidney transplant

Christchurch teen Maddie Collins received a kidney this week but there were complications.

A Xmas gift: 'Thank you for saving my daughter's life'

Milli Jackson, 13, seemed like a normal teenager until her heart failure diagnosis.

Coach in the race of his life

After being told he had six months to live, Justin Grace is still here - still racing.

Pair get heart and lungs from same donor

'Transplant twins' Keith Eades and Diane Plimmer aren't taking anything for granted.

Young mum dies hours after giving birth

Megan Johnson delivered a healthy baby girl on Tuesday. Hours later the 31yo was dead.

Pay delay for brother who gave his kidney

A man who donated his kidney to his brother will have to wait to recover his lost income

Twelve Questions with Dr David Galler

In his new book Things That Matter, Middlemore Hospital intensive care specialist Dr David Galler discusses stories of life and death including his mother.

A novel way to say thanks

Just over two years ago, 47-year-old Teresa Burt was lying in Middlemore Hospital on life support, her family fearing she would never wake up.

Dr Eric Crampton: A better deal for organ donors

Financial support for organ donors on the cards

A bill which would increase financial support for organ donors while they are recuperating passed its first reading tonight with the unanimous support of all parties.

Transplanted to a new world

It's crucial to get the whole process right

Donation should be discussed compassionately and respectfully, recognising that donation comes out of human tragedy, writes Dr Stephen Streat, clinical director of Organ Donation NZ.

Organ donation series: Faces at the front line

Family's gifts bring comfort after death

NZ has one of the world's lowest organ donation rates, sparking concerns more needs to be done to save lives. Part 2 of our Organ Donation series.

Heartfelt thanks for a new life

NZ has one of the world's lowest organ donation rates, sparking concerns more needs to be done to save lives.