Euthanasia

New Zealand First MP Tracey Martin says deliberate delays to the End of Life Choice Bill mean the public might not get its say on euthanasia at the 2020 election. Audio

MPs are set to vote in the next few hours on the second reading of David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill. National MP Judith Collins voted against it in the first reading but will now vote in… Video, Audio

A handful of votes looks likely to make the difference in whether the voluntary euthanasia bill is voted through its second reading tonight. The first reading passed 76 to 44 last year, but this vote… Video, Audio

Should desperately ill New Zealanders have the right to choose their own death? And if so, under what circumstances? David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today.  Audio

Labour MP Willie Jackson says his mother's illness has led him to vote in favour of the End of Life Choice bill next week, despite her views against euthanasia. He spoke to Checkpoint reporter Alex… Audio

As New Zealand considers a bill looking to legalise euthanasia, an Otago University ethicist considers it's time to shine the light on the ethical complications surrounding body donation and assisted… Audio

The palliative care sector says it's happy the euthanasia debate has raised awareness over the inequities and challenges it faces. Audio

Members of parliament are weighing up where they stand on the issue of voluntary euthanasia - and individual views are important as the bill will go to a conscience vote. Video, Audio

David Seymour is now willing to rule out people with grievous and irremediable conditions from his euthanasia bill - this means it may only apply to terminally ill people with six months to live. He… Video, Audio

A group of 75 lawyers says it may have to take legal action to stop the End of Life Choice Bill, because it's loose criteria leaves vulnerable people open to coercion. Lisa Owen interviews… Video, Audio

Euthanasia legislation is likely to be amended and restricted only to the terminally ill, if it makes it through the next vote in Parliament. The justice committee delivered its response to the bill… Video, Audio

Catholics in New Zealand have been outspoken on the issue of euthanasia and many submissions to a select committee on the issue have been from groups associated with the Catholic faith. Audio

New research from the University of Otago shows a majority support some form of euthanasia or assisted dying in New Zealand - and those attitudes have remained relatively constant for the past 20… Audio

Fifteen Dunedin citizens took part in a University of Otago citizens' jury to discuss legalising euthanasia and assisted dying. Audio