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Canterbury District Health Board is trialling a new test to detect human papilloma virus infections that may lead to cervical cancer.

A campaigner for sawmill workers says anyone who worked in a mill from the 1970's to the early 1990's should sign up now for a free health check.

Timber-mill workers poisoned by the deadly chemical sodium pentachlorophenate or PCP says it's time the Government formally acknowledged their plight.

The New Zealand V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards has withdrawn from this year's endurance races due to his ongoing battle with cancer. Richards was expected to drive at the Phillip...

Biotechnology firm Pacific Edge says it's raised more than $15 million from institutional and habitual investors.

Biotech firm Pacific Edge has raised $11.4 million through a placement of shares to institutional and habitual investors.

Scotland will not seek the extradition of the Lockerbie bomber from Libya's new leaders.

The Government says a record number of people are now getting elective surgery done in the public health service.

Two French ministers have appointed experts to help New Caledonia deal with outer island transport issues following the fatal shootings near the airport on Mare earlier this month. The announcement...

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive of the company. He has been on medical leave since January this year.

American songwriter Nickolas Ashford, who penned rhythm and blues hits such as Ain't No Mountain High Enough and I'm Every Woman with wife Valerie Simpson, has died at 70.

A mental health official in Tasmania has been named as the new director of mental health in New Zealand. He will take up the position in Wellington in November.

Tuesday's headlines: Murupara couple won $12 million on Lotto; Arts Centre and Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch no longer insured; back-down on pond fencing ruling.

Sunbed operators have been warned against making misleading claims about the benefits of a sunbed tan.

Samoa's prime minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has told health officials from both American Samoa and Samoa they should be the trend setters in moves to combat non-communicable diseases. At…

There will be a short supply of fresh daffodils for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day this Friday due to heavy snow and frost last week.

Dame Christine Cole Catley, the noted publisher and writer, has died at the age of 88. Audio

The Scottish government insists its decision to free the Lockerbie bomber exactly two years ago has been vindicated and that it stands by his release.

Cancer specialists and patients say there is a need for more co- ordination of the care given to cancer patients.

Hundreds of mourners have farewelled former New Zealand governor-general Sir Paul Reeves at a state funeral. Audio