Skin cancer Stories

Kiwi Stories

Skin cancer stories

3D whole-body melanoma scanner launched in New Zealand

Auckland clinic unveils Skinscape 360, a 3D whole-body melanoma scanner using 92 cameras to speed early skin cancer detection in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Apps

Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life

Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

Unified Communications

MoleMap wins Cisco's $100k

Cisco New Zealand has crowned the skin cancer health company winner of its Communications Makeover competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010

Global Stories

Skin cancer stories

Melanoma

Kiwi camera fights skin cancer

Kiwi innovation fights skin cancer with a cutting-edge camera, revolutionising early detection and saving lives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Skin cancer stories

Data Protection

Skinive expands AI skin health platform beyond checks

Users will now be able to track moles, UV exposure and skin changes over time as the app shifts towards preventive care and referrals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize

Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025