Stuff.co.nz 'Clever Kiwi' inventor loses fight with cancer Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 12 hours ago Murdoch was diagnosed with cancer in 1991. A tumour that had spread from his sinuses led to the removal of an eye, part of his jaw and the roof of his ... Disposable syringe inventor loses battle with cancer Radio New Zealand Plastic syringe inventor loses battle with cancer Radio New Zealand all 10 news articles