Keep up to date with the latest news from the Cancer Society. Filter by location All locations Auckland / Northland Canterbury / West Coast Central Districts Gisborne/Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay Manawatū Marlborough National Nelson Otago / Southland Taranaki Waikato / Bay of Plenty Wairarapa Wellington Whanganui Filter by type of news All news Cervical Cancer National Research Finance Smokefree cancer treatment skin cancer Volunteer Fundraising Healthy eating World Cancer Day Living with cancer Sport Vaping COVID-19 SunSmart Daffodil Day Filter by month/year All dates September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 September 2018 Submit filters Wellington Research September 2024 Study Highlights New Approach to Reduce Burnout in Radiation Therapists A recent study undertaken at Christchurch Radiation Oncology Centre has identified the potential of Professional Supervision to significantly reduce burnout among Radiation Therapists. The success of this pilot study highlights the potential for Professional Supervision to be implemented nationwide. Waikato / Bay of Plenty September 2024 Enlarged tonsil reveals cancer In February, Rotorua resident Gareth Gillies had a slight tickle in his throat. Waikato / Bay of Plenty September 2024 Cancer rates expected to double by 2040 In 2020, there were over 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000. Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 Helper inspired by the people she helps “I’m not a sit around type of person and because I keep in really good health, I thought I’d see if I can find something to do where I can help other people.” Auckland / Northland June 2024 Volunteering an ‘easy decision’ when the cause is close to your heart Photographer Jennifer Carol says volunteering for the Cancer Society was the easiest decision she has ever made. Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 The tail of a new volunteer One of the Cancer Society’s most recently recruited volunteers is rewarded with pats and belly scratches. Central Districts June 2024 Volunteering provides teen with a purpose in the present When Palmerston North teenager Kate Coutts volunteers with the Cancer Society she feels hope, and no doubt spreads it too. Waikato / Bay of Plenty June 2024 Volunteering for 35 years and counting Waikato volunteering veteran Hazel Robertson has been doing her bit to help those impacted by cancer for 35 years. Central Districts June 2024 Volunteering floats Dale’s boat Dale Spurdle has been volunteering for the Cancer Society in Taranaki for 15 years and was one of the first volunteers to walk through the door of the New Plymouth Centre offices when the centre on Lorna Street opened in 2009. Wellington June 2024 Volunteering a great fit for Vince When Vince Beckett sought something to do in his retirement he found a volunteering role tailor-made for him. 1 2 3 17
Wellington Research September 2024 Study Highlights New Approach to Reduce Burnout in Radiation Therapists A recent study undertaken at Christchurch Radiation Oncology Centre has identified the potential of Professional Supervision to significantly reduce burnout among Radiation Therapists. The success of this pilot study highlights the potential for Professional Supervision to be implemented nationwide.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty September 2024 Enlarged tonsil reveals cancer In February, Rotorua resident Gareth Gillies had a slight tickle in his throat.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty September 2024 Cancer rates expected to double by 2040 In 2020, there were over 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000.
Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 Helper inspired by the people she helps “I’m not a sit around type of person and because I keep in really good health, I thought I’d see if I can find something to do where I can help other people.”
Auckland / Northland June 2024 Volunteering an ‘easy decision’ when the cause is close to your heart Photographer Jennifer Carol says volunteering for the Cancer Society was the easiest decision she has ever made.
Canterbury / West Coast June 2024 The tail of a new volunteer One of the Cancer Society’s most recently recruited volunteers is rewarded with pats and belly scratches.
Central Districts June 2024 Volunteering provides teen with a purpose in the present When Palmerston North teenager Kate Coutts volunteers with the Cancer Society she feels hope, and no doubt spreads it too.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty June 2024 Volunteering for 35 years and counting Waikato volunteering veteran Hazel Robertson has been doing her bit to help those impacted by cancer for 35 years.
Central Districts June 2024 Volunteering floats Dale’s boat Dale Spurdle has been volunteering for the Cancer Society in Taranaki for 15 years and was one of the first volunteers to walk through the door of the New Plymouth Centre offices when the centre on Lorna Street opened in 2009.
Wellington June 2024 Volunteering a great fit for Vince When Vince Beckett sought something to do in his retirement he found a volunteering role tailor-made for him.