Wee Jack Ladley is finally home after spending half his life in hospital. His parents credit his feisty nature for his survival.  He spent his first four months in Wellington Hospital, following that with 10 days in Nelson Hospital. Three and half weeks ago they suddenly had to go to Auckland’s Starship Hospital, as Jack had problems breathing and was diagnosed with hemangioma, a benign tumour of blood vessels. They were to finally go home on Monday.

Watch a video and read Jack’s full story as reported on the Stuff website here.