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'So much happiness': 1000 join Hastings colour run for charity
Everyone finished the event looking like 'a living rainbow'.
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On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.
Upper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community champion
The 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.
Dai Henwood honoured with ONZM as he prepares for surgery
Kiwi comedian on his King's Birthday Honour, cancelled shows and looming surgery.
'Little miracle': Family's fight as rare lung cancer strikes 3yo
Parents Hayley and Tim are balancing hospital visits with caring for four other children.
'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love
Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.
'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancer
The ex-wife of Olympic rower Eric Murray was clean-living and healthy when diagnosed.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Tourism New Zealand and a faster way to detect cancer may have been found | NZ Herald News Update
Tourism New Zealand campaign gets green light, a faster way to detect cancer may have been found and New Zealanders going overseas has shown its first sign of slowing down.
'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk
Students and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.
‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancer
These trained canines are key players in the fight against a devastating disease.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis
Kezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.
Relay for Life set to return with new layout
The event is scheduled for March 29-30 at Poynter Park.
Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
The little-known cancer that’s linked to the gut – and why it’s doubling in the under-50s
Telegraph: Gallbladder cancer often has no symptoms until its late stages.
Relay for Life fundraiser returning to Gisborne in 2025
The Cancer Society event returns on March 29-30. Last year over 700 participated.
The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."
‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to live
She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'
'Significant challenge': Calls to address equity in gastric cancer care for Māori, Pasifika
New guidelines and screening needed to improve health equity in gastric cancer prevention.
Toddler diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma
Diana Troebner and Mario Alcalde San Martin discuss their son's cancer diagnosis. Video / Andrew Suzuki
I was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, but eight years on I’m cancer-free
Telegraph: Martyn Edwards achieved a rare 'complete response' to treatment.
'By Tongan, for Tongan' approach to bowel screening supported
Pacific peoples are 60 per cent more likely to die from bowel cancer.
Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.
'Tattoos looked like I had a giant blackhead,' says cancer survivor
New charitable initiative launched to remove tattoos applied during cancer treatment.
Deep links between alcohol and cancer described in new report
NYT: Scientists continue to rethink the idea that moderate drinking has health benefits.
Editorial: Why Princess Kate’s personal cancer update should provide inspiration for us all
OPINION: Kate's emotional and symbolic health update is a rare personal move.
Sarah Beeny: Being cancer-free is frightening but Catherine’s children will get her through it
OPINION: The property expert – who got the all-clear last year – has advice for Kate.
'Life-changing': Cancer 'wonder' drug expected to soon be available for Kiwis
Enhertu has shown 'unprecedented' trial results, giving hope to mums like Maggie Ngatai.