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New home to be auctioned in fundraiser, Nelson Region Hospice opens new extensions, car yard digs deep for hospice - READ MORE
Popular art show returns, thanks to House of Travel for a mamma of a fundraiser, boost for South Canterbury Hospice expansion - READ MORE
Whangarei Lions Club give generously to North Haven Hospice, long haul cyclist eyes velodrome for charity effort, Gonville hospice shop to relocate - READ MORE
Funding woes hit hospice bed numbers, Palliative care thrown into news headlines, 24-hour famine for 12 year old to raise money for Hospice Taranaki - READ MORE
Finding the right words - Andrew Johnston's book of poems, hospice benefits from ivy sales, former actor settles into new role - READ MORE
Masked ball to help hospice, people buy less as belts tighten, South Canterbury Hospice ball - READ MORE
Hospice Southland is the charity of choice for Hospice House, collectables go under the hammer in hospice fundraiser, master chef thrilled to lend a hand - READ MORE
Christmas comes early for Nelson Region Hospice Trust, dinner raises $280,000 for for Marlborough Community Hospice - READ MORE
Tickets on sale for Hospice South Auckland's charity dinner, South Canterbury Hospice redevelopment work has commenced, hundreds get in the spirit of pyjama day - READ MORE
A life time devoted to volunteering, mid winter Christmas feasting in Nelson, op shopping for the guys at the Wanganui East hospice store - READ MORE
Hardy souls brave wind and rain for mid winter swim, heart-warming cheer at Southland Hospice, Hospice House fetches $189,000 - READ MORE
Wish granted for cancer patient, meeting held to gauge support for community hospice, team effort to raise money for Hospice - READ MORE
House of Travel makes a generous donation to Hospice Kaipara, interest building in Matariki Solstice Fair, jazz on the coast - READ MORE
Hospice store opens in Pukekohe, ABBA fans in for a film treat in Hastings, Hospice gift honours service club members - READ MORE
Arohanui Hospice has a new director, tea and bridge raises $3,048 for Hospice, Asian food festival in Wanganui - READ MORE
A great way to buy fine wine, Morgan mania hits, Hibiscus Coast Hospice to receive generous donation - READ MORE
Former Tuai couple recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list, Hawkes Bay digs deep for hospice, Prized prints go under the hammer - READ MORE
Point Chevallier Hospice shop making Queen's Birthday weekend a royal occasion, Cranford Hospice to benefit from debut pinot noir, small towns seek seek extra government help - READ MORE
Phil's sweeping donations to Franklin Hospice, mixing business and breakfast in Christchurch, legend in her time Nola McGowan of Epson - READ MORE
A charming debut - Gumboots 'n' Opera support Hospice Waikato's fundraising drive, art therapy helps care for the carers, Morrinsville New World is happy to support Hospice Waikato - READ MORE
Former Governor-General Dame Sylvia Cartwright has agreed to be the first patron of the Otago Community Hospice, Marlborough Community Hospice raise over $13,000 in its street appeal and raffle, voluntary euthanasia is a moral and legal minefied - READ MORE
Women win Rosebowl at biennial conference, Rutherford and Bond car dealers help out Te Omanga Hospice, bowlers aim for big target in fundraising tournament - READ MORE
Te Omanga Hospice opens quality second hand store in Main Street, Upper Hutt, charity auction sells $100,000 of goods for Otago Community Hospice, Cranford sculpture symbolises the unfolding of life's forces - READ MORE
Plenty happening at Hospice Wanganui during appeal week, focussing on happy times, not the sad at Hospice Southland, beware of bogus collectors - READ MORE
Palliative care is all about quality, half the proceeds from the one man play "The Orderley" will be donated to North Shore and Mercy Hospice, Rotorua Community Hospice men's group get out and about - READ MORE
Arohanui Hospice owes much to the community that supports it, palliative care always available, Arctic bike odyssey will be a fundraiser - READ MORE
Tender hand for the terminally ill at North Shore Hospice, Waipuna Hospice brings relief as life's journey ends, $15,000 donation for Hospice Eastern Bay Foundation READ MORE
Franklin Hospice plans to open second hand shop, family haven at Lake Taupo Hospice, what is palliative care? an article from the Otago Daily Times READ MORE
Dental gold crafted into jewellery for Otago Community Hospice, Ducking out for a good cause for raises over $6,000 for Te Omanga Hospice, House for Hospice Wanganui set to go under the hammer READ MORE
Quacker fundraiser for Te Omanga, Biscuits for charity for the Mosgiel food bank and Otago Community Hospice, Big turn out for family fun walk for the Hibiscus Coast Hospice READ MORE
Orewa house raises $554,000 for Hospice project, Labour MPs on song over rival, Dame Melvina Major heads concert for hospice READ MORE
Razor riders - aim to donate $25,000 to the Marlborough Community Hospice, Rod Macleod - mostly people think that what he does is terribly sad, Hospice Honeymoon at Mercy Hospice READ MORE
Olympian effort to help hospice – raises funds for Nelson Regional Hospice, Cricket star has young fans all in a spin – Daniel Vettori spoke at a fundraising breakfast for Waipuna Hospice, Hospice aims to cash in on Sir Ed’s sketch – Hospice Waikato’s ambassador Rob Hamill will put a sketch drawn by Sir Edmund up for auction READ MORE
Sipping tea on the high seas - Wellingtonians gathered to hear from a man who has given his life to tea, Tina Stepping up for "phenomenal" cause, Home and Garden Tour a great success - raising $47,000 for Hibiscus Coast Hospice READ MORE
Plane crash survivor wins charity auction - proceeds to go to Hibiscus Coast, A stranger treated as a guest - GP and hospice medical officer in Wanganui visits St Columba's Hospice, Art inspired by famous footballer - Martin Poppelwell paints for Cranford READ MORE
Tina Cross has a heartfelt reason for dancing, charity starts at home, The Otago Community Hospice received a welcome boost to this years fundraising efforts READ MORE
Local talent at hospice festival this weekend at South Canterbury Hospice, Dame Malvina's on song at Arohanui Hospices annual fundraiser Wine, Woman and Song, Biddy Harford is in her 20th year of working for Te Omanga Hospice READ MORE
February 28th
Dancing with the Stars Special - celebrity seven deadly sins, how to vote, insider tips. Harcourts is getting behind the Free Home for Hospice competition to help raise funds for Hibiscus Coast Hospice. Glass goes under the hammer for Hospice Wanganui. Arohanui funding boost by three elderly volunteers who have raised more than $1 million READ MORE
February 21st
Dance Fever - Tina Cross and Aaron Gilmore support HNZ, In her death Ruby Bush has been a lifesaver for North Shore Hospice, The bow ties were out in force at a glitzy fundraising dinner for Te Omanaga Hospice last week READ MORE
February 13th
Two garden safari’s prove highly successful for the Stratford Hospice Committee, Upper Hutt Cossie Club plans to raise $10,000 for Te Omanga Hospice and Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty launches $2.3million campaign for new purpose built facility READ MORE
February 7th
A house bequeathed to North Shore Hospice up for sale, Dunedin’s “pen man” donates $30,000 to Otago Community Hospice, dignity therapist to visit New Zealand thanks to a collaboration between Mercy Hospice Auckland and several University of Auckland medical faculties READ MORE
January 31st
Salmonella Dub headlines concert for South Canterbury Hospice, building a house in four days see Project H take on a real challenge for Bay of Islands Hospice and North Haven Hospice volunteer cruising on the high seas thanks to a House of Travel donation READ MORE
January 23rd
Cranford Hospice blown away with gift of air conditioning for the whole hospice, Hibiscus Coast Hospice prepares to open the new $7million inpatient facility on February 29th and Senior Constable Mike Raynes receives QSM for services to hospice in New Years honours list READ MORE
January 16th
Whanau are deeply appreciative of Gisborne Palliative Care Services; Waiheke Hospice Services 10th Annual, Fundraising Garden Party raises between $75 -$80,000, congratulations to core group of organisers; Shirley Miles – aka the Pearly Queen –nominated Nelsonian of the year for fundraising services to hospice, READ MORE
January 9th
One local streets Xmas lights display raises $2,500 for Tauranga's Waipuna Hospice, patients of Te Omanga Hospice get a police escort to Xmas lunch in Wellington and Project H, building a house for hospice in Kerikeri READ MORE
January 3rd
A profile of the face of our national partner House of Travel's Tanya Horo, Hospice Waikato gets $125,000 from the Wel Energy Trust and the Mad Butcher luncheon raises $145,000 for four Auckland Hospices READ MORE
December 19
Mercy opens day facility. Hayley Westenra to bring treasures to the olive grove. Local property investor turns hand to fundraising. READ MORE
December 12
Working toward a better end to living. In memory of a beloved daughter. Net cash for Hibiscus Coast Hospice. READ MORE
December 5
Dedicated volunteers to be honoured. Clinical manager talks about end-of-life decisions. Hospice profits from a job done together. READ MORE
November 28
Hospice Waikato wins award. Kiwanis event raises $10,000. Op shops a treasure trove for the vintage and bargain hunter. READ MORE
November 21
The house for hospice in Wanganui is almost complete. Rotorua Community Hospice benefits from an open home and garden tour. There's a new executive director for Cranford Hospice in Hastings. READ MORE
November 14
Read about the annual Strawberry Fair. A CEO celebrates one year in her role with hospice. Waipuna Hospice has a scent to remember on offer. READ MORE
November 7
Volunteer's hard work recognised. Hibiscus Coast has keys to its biggest fundraiser. Retail therapy with a caring touch. READ MORE
October 31
Fundraising campaign boosts patient referrals. Warriors captain special guest at charity lunch. Hospice South Auckland turns 25. READ MORE
October 24
Catherine Dillon talks about her diagnosis and support from hospice to mark World Hospice Day. Despite living in an era of high-tech medicine, more than 900 New Zealanders die each year in severe pain. Click here to read the first lot of the October 24 clippings or click here for the second lot.
October 17
Nelson Region Hospice celebrates 20 years. Voices for Hospice a tribute to Pavarotti. Hospice future-proofs completed building. READ MORE
October 10
Bargains galore at Arohanui Hospice heritage collection sale. Morris Barbarich is dying but he has time for one last adventure. Carers put cheer into Marlborough Community Hospice. READ MORE
October 3
Dilmah ideas help hospice. Doctor shortage hits Cranford. Work at Hospice Waikato's new site kicks off with a bang. READ MORE
September 26
Generosity awes Cranford Hospice. Tea contest aids hospice. Invercargill's hospice house back on market. READ MORE
September 19
Otago Community Hospice trust stalwart retires. Catwalk extravaganza raises $25,000. Big hurdles slow Hibiscus Coast Hospice. READ MORE
September 12
Hospice hopes for something Xtra. Arohanui Hospice wins award. North Shore Hospice fundraiser exceeds expectations. READ MORE
September 5
Philanthropist and long-time hospice supporter Sir Roy McKenzie dies. End in sight for Hospice Wanganui project. Franklin Hospice celebrates 21 years. READ MORE
August 29
Farmers used to "get in behind" Hospice Waikato. Ready-to-go homes to boost North Haven Hospice's funds. Catwalk Arts raises funds for Warkworth's Hospice House. READ MORE
August 22
House of Travel social heroes. Hospice New Zealand grateful for support. Guides show Kaipara Palliative Care how much they care. READ MORE
August 15
Budding idea comes up roses for Waipuna Hospice. Franklin Hospice volunteers honoured. Grant thrills Taranaki Hospice Foundation. READ MORE
August 8
House of Travel has won the first Prime Minister's Social Hero Award for its partnership with hospice. Hospice Waikato's building appeal hits $5.5 million. READ MORE
August 1
Cranford's first doctor Libby Smales talks about life at the hospice when it opened its doors 25 years ago. Pearly queen on way to target for Nelson Region Hospice. Mercy Hospice Auckland now has its fourth shop. READ MORE
July 25
New wheels keep Warkworth Wellsford Hospice running smoothly. Wine auction cheers Te Omanga Hospice. Hospice net links has patient, carer benefits. READ MORE
July 18
Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington opens its fifth secondhand shop. A Celebration of Tastes raises $178,000 for Mercy Hospice Auckland over brunch. Plant a tree for Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty. READ MORE
July 11
One of the country's oldest bottle of wines fetches $14,000 for charity. Bay's generosity raises $70,000 for Waipuna Hospice. READ MORE
July 4
A Timaru trust is donating $500,000 towards South Canterbury Hospice's new purpose-built inpatient facility. A love of Marlborough has prompted a doctor from Scotland to start a new life in Blenheim. READ MORE
June 27
A project to raise funds for Hospice Southland has exceeded all expectations thanks to the generosity of an Invercargill businessman. Hospice patients can keep in touch with family around the world, courtesy of the latest technology. READ MORE
June 20
Thermal hot pools lure Hibiscus Coast Hospice's new boss Julie Joyce. A few hardy souls brave wintry conditions and bare their bods for Invercargill's annual mid-winter swim to raise money for Hospice Southland. READ MORE
June 13
After decades of giving time, support and money to Outward Bound, the hospice movement and other causes, Sir Roy McKenzie is learning how to receive. A successful fundraising event in Orewa, north of Auckland, is seeking new leaders. READ MORE
June 6
The hospice house project in Invercargill is coming along nicely. The Hospice Waikato building appeal bank balance now stands at $5 million, just $2 million short of its target. READ MORE
May 30
Kathryn Giesbers is going to miss the friendly faces of the Mary Potter Hospice palliative care team. Hospitality hosts serve treat for hospice. READ MORE
May 23
Jake Boyd was 16 when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Margaret Reid doesn't need a campaign to remind her of the effects of cancer. She lives with it, every day. READ MORE
May 16
Seventy-something Ngaio pensioner Gladys Shields is known in Wellington's Mary Potter Hospice circles as one of its street appeal angels. Timaru man Phil Glenny lost his cherished partner and friend to breast cancer six months ago, but he has nothing but praise for hospice. Click here for May 3-11 clippings, click here for May 11-20 clippings.
May 9
Grand Occasion raises $40,000 for Hospice Wanganui. The annual national hospice appeal kicks off. Something special to tempt wine fans. READ MORE
May 2
Doctor Ian Smiley is very passionate about hospice and the work it does. Christine Marsh died six weeks after giving birth for the second time, leaving behind her husband and two young daughters. READ MORE.
April 25
Placemakers has donated $30,000 to build a house for Hibiscus Coast Hospice. The call has gone out to Wairarapa people to hold a Time to Remember to ensure hospice care stays free for all New Zealanders. Hospice project house opens for inspection in Southland. READ MORE.
April 18
Diana Fabish, 26, has quickly gained a reputation as a human dynamo around the Hospice Waikato office. Members of an art class have more than one thing in common - they are all young, have terminal illnesses and are all firmly focused on living. READ MORE.
April 11
Help raise funds for hospice by pulling on a t-shirt. More than 50 people look at plans for renovations to a bungalow being auctioned to raise money for Hospice Southland. Hospice role fulfils nurse Carol Johnstone. READ MORE.
April 4
Hospice Waikato's $7 million building appeal is off to a flying start. Find out what a day in the life of South Canterbury Hospice clinical manager Shona Lowson is like. Mercy Hospice Auckland leads the way in hospice development, says Prime Minister Helen Clark. READ MORE.
March 28
Don Hector, 75, has experienced both sides of Te Omanga Hospice, as a caregiver and now as a patient. Hospice Waikato launches $7 million building appeal. Marlborough Community Hospice's open day a big success. READ MORE
March 21
Philanthropist Sir Roy McKenzie never imagined he would become a patient at the hospice he helped to set up 28 years ago. World famous soprano Dame Malvina Major helps to celebrate Mercy Hospice Auckland's official opening. South Canterbury Hospice head says euthanasia can never be legalised. READ MORE
March 14
Cranford Hospice is the beneficiary for the 14th year of the Hawkes Bay Winemakers charity wine auction. Nelson Speedway Association holds a "Crash for Cash" to raise funds for the Nelson Region Hospice Trust. Marlborough Community Hospice holds an open day for the public of Blenheim. READ MORE
March 7
Mary Potter Hospice all set to benefit from a memorial rugby match, held to honour two young Kapiti Coast men. Hibiscus Coast Hospice aims to raise $55,000 from a country home and garden tour. A second hand shop has opened in Hawera to raise money for Hospice Taranaki. READ MORE
February 28
Hospice Waikato full steam ahead to raise the $7million need to refurbish their new premisis. GJ Gardiner Homes in Whangaparoa to build and sell a house especially for Hibiscus Coast Hospice. A Dunedin man has had his hair dreadlocked and will keep it that way for six months to raise money for Otago Community Hospice. READ MORE
February 21
Ten of Manawatu's stately homes to open their doors to raise money for Arohanui Hospice. RSA Wanganui digs deeps and donates an impressive $20,000 to the hospice. Big Kids Kite Day set to fly once again for Mercy Hospice Auckland thanks to House of Travel Parnell and Orbit Corporate Travel. READ MORE
February 14
Nelson Region Hospice launches bequest programme. Hospice Wanganui hopes to raise $150,000 through the House for Hospice appeal. Arohanui Hospice set to benefit from a local artists main street exhibition. READ MORE
February 7
Nearly 90 year old Myrtle the Turtle is all set to jump out of a plane on her birthday to raise funds for Otago Community Hospice. Eastern Bays Hospice was the beneficary of a show by Victoria Phillips Academy of Jazz. Waiheke Homecare Hospice recieves an amazing $75,000 from the ninth annual garden party on the Island. READ MORE.
January 24
Hospice Southland launches a new day hospice service for patients. Christmas homes for hospice raises $11,000 for Hospice Taranaki. Bigger is better for Mercy Hospice Aucklands new home. READ MORE.
January 17
A 60 year old volunteer fireman from Lower Hutt walks 100km on his birthday to raise money for Te Omanaga Hospice. Mercy Hospice Auckland celebrates the open day for its new $6.6million hospice in Ponsonby. New Years honour for Nelson Region Hospices deputy chair. READ MORE.
January 10
A Sunday Star-Times article on the funding issues affecting all hospices. West Coast House of Travel staff plan to pedal 110KM in a sponsored ride for hospice. Te Omanaga Hospice patients and their families had a very special Xmas dinner care of a local restaurant and the NZ Police. READ MORE.
January 3
Rotorua Community Hospice comments on the growing number of young people using their services and the implications. Also from Rotorua, volunteer Frank Fenton who runs the hospice garage sale - raising $37,000 for hospice. Marlborough Community Hospice has a profile of the winner of their christmas raffle - a woman whose father had died at the hospice the previous year. READ MORE.
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