Euthanasia
Euthanasia Bill passes first hurdle
A bill to allow terminally ill New Zealanders to choose euthanasia has passed its first reading by a big margin. MP's say further support will depend on public submissions during the select committee… Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
Euthanasia vote delights husband of Lecretia Seales
Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the right to end her life, is ecstatic legislation legalising euthanasia has passed its first reading. He was in… Audio
Changes to euthanasia bill to court NZ First vote
ACT party leader will support a change to his bill on legalising euthanasia in order to get New Zealand First's support for it.
David Seymour's euthanasia bill added to include referendum
Act MP David Seymour will change his bill on legalising euthanasia to include the requirement for a public referendum in return for getting New Zealand First's support. He spoke to John Campbell. Audio
Euthanasia bill campaign launched
The public campaign to legalise euthanasia had a rocky start with a lone protester attempting to derail the launch.
Public campaign to legalise euthanasia off to rocky start
The legislation is set to be debated in Parliament either tomorrow or early next year, and today there was criticism from some National MPs, and a lone protester attempting to derail it. Audio
Victoria one step away from legalising euthanasia
Historic voluntary euthanasia laws have passed in the Australian state of Victoria's Upper House after a 28-hour marathon sitting.
Nurses told euthanasia may be legal in a decade
Nurses have been warned that assisted dying may soon be legal in New Zealand, and that they will be at the front line if it is. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Video, Audio
Wrong to conflate euthanasia debate with youth suicide issue - Labour leader Jacinda Ardern
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says it was wrong of a National MP to link her stance on euthanasia with comments she made about youth suicide.
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
Mistreatment of cows an embarrassment to industry, Fed Farmers says
Almost 200 cows were euthanised after they suffered severe injuries during their regular walk to the milking shed on two Invercargill dairy farms. MPI says its the worst neglect it has investigated. Video, Audio
Euthanasia bill gets legal tick from Attorney-General
A bill proposing to legalise euthanasia has been given a legal tick by the Attorney-General, who said it would not infringe basic human rights if enacted. Audio
Law change from euthanasia report was 'a lot to ask for' - Lecretia Seales' widower
Parliament's Health Committee has released a report on medically-assisted dying with no recommendations. We talk with Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the… Audio
ACT's euthanasia bill 'dangerous' - professor
A Welsh professor of palliative medicine and cross-bench member of the House of Lords has arrived in New Zealand to challenge David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill.
Focus on Politics for 9 June 2017
The controversial voluntary euthanasia debate took another twist this week after a member's bill legalising the right to die was pulled from the ballot. The legislation in the name of the ACT party… Audio
Assisted dying to be debated in parliament
Act Parry leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill has been drawn from the ballot. Audio
Euthanasia bill expected to pass first reading
ACT's David Seymour says the intention of the bill is to allow people with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to obtain medical aid to die. Video, Audio
Euthanasia, medicinal cannabis bills drawn from ballot
The leader of the House, Simon Bridges, says there is a slight chance the bills will come before Parliament before the September election. Video, Audio
Euthanasia advocate denies assisted suicide charges
Susan Austen is accused of helping a 77-year-old woman commit suicide.
