Family turn to natural therapy after 18-year-old given only weeks to live
Kia ora neighbours, a whānau have turned to alternative therapies after 18-year-old Rakau Andrews was told by doctors he may only have weeks left to live.
Marcus Iraia, Andrews’ uncle, said the teenager had been diagnosed as having an “aggressive rare brain cancer”, called central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, in February.
Andrews has spent months in Auckland City Hospital, far away from his home in Waimamaku in the Far North’s Hokianga Harbour.
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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
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Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
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