More than 3300 bowel cancers detected after 3 million screening kits distributed
Health Minister Simeon Brown says more than 3300 bowel cancers have been detected through the National Bowel Screening…
Joanna Wietrzyk’s Puma clothing range disappears after Hyrox race incident
It is unclear when or why the references were removed. Wietrzyk still lists Puma Training in her Instagram…
Hyrox toilet controversy: Malaysian athlete Zarif Zakaria claims toilet break cost him a race
“I got disqualified for going to the toilet before the race. How come people can race while having…
Hyrox co-founder apologises after Joanna Wietrzyk competed after bowel incontinence
“Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race. “In the end it is my job…
Australian athlete sparks controversy after winning Hyrox event after bowel incontinence incident
The Melbourne-based athlete – who already held the world record in the Hyrox women’s solo event after competing…
Health NZ admits failings after toddler’s obstructed bowel missed at Whangārei Hospital
Brar said his condition steadily deteriorated over the next day. He became increasingly lethargic, was unable to keep…
Health NZ faulted over Gisborne Hospital patient’s post-surgery death
A recommendation from the review included the need to address the night-time culture of “do not disturb” the…
Health NZ apologises over paused bowel cancer procedures – but what next?
Mulholland spoke at that meeting, organised by the senior doctors’ union, the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, and…
Whanganui bowel cancer survivor urges Kiwis to break stigma and talk symptoms
“Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when found early, with around 90% of cases curable,”…
Bowel cancer: Taupō woman says diagnosis massively impacted her life
Manukonga is now in remission and sharing her story for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. It comes after Health…
Gut expert on bowel cancer risk: The symptoms you should never ignore
“The gut is a major interface between the environment around us and the human body,” Gearry says. “It’s…
Colorectal cancer: What are the symptoms and why are cases in younger New Zealanders rising?
Experts are calling for the eligibility age for free bowel screening to be lowered to 45. This month…