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Cancer drug brings Kiwi woman 'back from the dead'

A miracle drug has given a friend new life. Others need it too, writes Dawn Picken.

Breast cancer funding: 'More important than prolonging an erection'

The women are presenting a petition with at least 32,000 signatures to Parliament.

Buying time: Breast cancer patients fighting for drugs

Cancer patients describe what extra time would mean to them.

Cheaper adrenaline injectors create buzz

Allergy NZ CEO says generic adrenaline auto-injectors could make them more affordable.

Concerns over 'relaxed response' to swine flu

Seven people have contracted swine flu at hospital's acute adult mental health unit.

Sir John Key puts up Hawaii home to help top Auckland cop

More than $40,000 was raised for Auckland cop Sarah Cato at a fundraising event.

Rise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pills

Drugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.

MS patient tells of stress of meeting Pharmac criteria

MS sufferer fears his livelihood will stop when he can't access MS drug anymore.

MS sufferers missing out on life-enhancing drugs

Expert claims Pharmac is basing its funding for MS drugs on its budget, not evidence.

Almost $30,000 for officer fighting cancer

Almost $30,000 has been donated towards cancer treatment for a West Auckland detective.

Cop calls on Kiwis to help fund cancer treatment

An Auckland cop battling incurable cancer is trying to raise $130K for treatment.

DHBs turn over medicines budgets to Pharmac

Pharmac takes over DHB medicines budgets to increase buying power for drugs.

Pharmac 'protected in trade deals' after Trump threats

Ardern responds to Trump's speech suggesting US eyeing Trans-Pacific trade talks again.

Jolie-linked gene mutation focus of NZ cancer study

High-risk genetic mutation made famous by Angelina Jolie focus of major NZ cancer study.

Dying dad bypasses Pharmac, buys drugs from India 'to stay alive'

With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.

Large condom shortage after 'supply issue' with Durex Confidence brand

Large-girthed men may have to practice abstinence till May thanks to a condom shortage.

Young Jai's life made better with costly oil

Two-year-old Jai Anstis has spent half his life enduring multiple seizures every day.

2018 flu vaccine beefed up to combat new strain

New strain added to this year's flu vaccine, after problems with effectiveness overseas.