Tauranga man Scott O’Sullivan’s death ruled accidental after ‘unwitnessed fall’ in Welcome Bay
Despite what a coroner has today described as “maximal medical, surgical and nursing care”, O’Sullivan died on January…
On the Up: Kahu Woolley overcomes dying during woodchopping event to compete at New Zealand Rural Games
Speaking to the Herald, Woolley, originally from Taumarunui, said he was in the middle of cutting a log…
Taupō terminal cancer patient endures visa hurdle after electing for assisted dying
Cook, who also has power of attorney for Kelly, spoke to the Rotorua Daily Post while supporting him…
GoFundMe cancer fraud claims: US man behind ‘dying to serve’ fundraiser dies in Auckland
When the Guardian contacted the alleged conman about the allegations he refused to share his medical records, telling…
Whangārei son launches Givealittle to support dad with stage four cancer
“Straight away when you say cancer, you think of the worst,” Devon said. “There’s no way you cannot…
Exercise Lowers Risk of Dying From Cancer
Cancer survival rates continue to improve, with about 70% of patients now reaching the five-year survival mark. New…
Grieving son remembers nature-loving mum killed in crash on SH1 in Northland
On the day Tam died, she had been making the most of the Auckland Anniversary weekend by heading…
Waikato grandmother with advanced breast cancer shares her motto
“When I’m playing bowls, I’m not thinking about cancer,” she said. “I’m thinking about the next shot and…
‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high
He said researching what was involved in a hardship application for KiwiSaver was “so discouraging” that it did…
Will Smith recalls almost dying in Arctic dive filming Disney+ series Pole to Pole
“So I went to ascend and hit ice. I was like, ‘oh no, Will, calm down. Calm down’.…
How we die: Inside New Zealand’s looming crisis in palliative care
As New Zealand’s population ages, the number of people dying each year will rise rapidly. With hospices already…
Mourners pay tribute to Brigitte Bardot at Saint-Tropez funeral
“What I remember most is what she did for animals, she had a real sensitivity,” Sandrine, a school…