Abortion
Health practitioners group in court over abortion legislation
A group of health practitioners who conscientiously object to abortion are suing the Crown over new legislation.
Health professionals who object to abortion now have to refer the patient to a doctor… Audio
Talking about abortion law reform
University of Otago student Ruby Parker says it's important to talk about abortion. She is in conversation with researcher Emma Harcourt. Audio
Jodi Picoult's new novel the 'perfect pandemic book'
Jodi Picoult admits she was initially terrified about publishing her new novel, The Book of Two Ways, during a pandemic. But this book - her 27th - has rejigged itself in her mind to become what she… Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber Audio
Abortion no longer in crimes act
Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure and not in the crimes act. However a proposed protest-free… Audio
Business as normal for Parliament despite Covid-19
The Government has been busy with its response to Covid-19 but as far as Parliament goes it's business as normal says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins Video, Audio
The difference of conscience
When conscience intervenes in the running of Parliament. How conscience issues alter the rules and process of law making. Audio
Parliament: Get ready for some feist
It will be a feisty week in Parliament and not just from election fever. Up for debate are abortion, elections, film workers, and whether to keep the government. Audio
Abortion: New rules 'unfair' on objecting doctors - Sir Bill English
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English has slammed proposed rules around doctors who conscientiously object to abortions saying they're "abhorrent", "disgraceful" and "unfair".
He and his wife Dr… Video, Audio
Deciding on abortion law
MPs are working on legislation to reform abortion law and their decisions are often shaped by those who turn up to talk to them at select committee. Audio
More public funds for anti-abortion groups not ruled out
The minister responsible for a Crown grants scheme has gone to ground after RNZ revealed more than $335,000 has been allocated so far to two anti-abortion counselling charities.
Anti-abortion charities received $300k taxpayer money
Internal Affairs has approved hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of community grants to anti-abortion pregnancy counselling organisations over the past 15 years. Susan Strongman reports.
Peters doubles down on abortion stance
NZ First Leader Winston Peters has hit out at his coalition partner Labour over its handling of the abortion law reform. Audio
NZ First's abortion surprise
Has Winston Peters blindsided Labour again? The Government announced all was going ahead with the bill on abortion reform earlier this week. Audio
Port of influence: China's controversial lease in Darwin
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the issue of Darwin's port, which is leased for 99 years by China, as the US seeks to expand its military base there, leaving Australia stuck in the… Audio
March for Life NZ: ‘The unborn child is not a choice’
March for Life NZ chairwoman Gina Sunderland responds to the government's abortion law reform. She told Checkpoint abortion should never be a health issue. Video, Audio
Abortion law reform doesn’t go far enough – ALRANZ
Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the draft reforms that would remove terminations from the crimes act but say they should have gone further. ALRANZ National President Terry Bellamak spoke to Alex… Video, Audio
Bill introduced to remove abortion from Crimes Act
After months of stalling and negotiation, the government has introduced a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act and instead treat it as a health issue. Audio
Andrew Little announces proposed abortion law changes
The government this morning proposed some significant changes to New Zealand's abortion law. Terry Bellamak from Abortion Rights Aotearoa joins us with her reaction. Audio
Hundreds march to Parliament for abortion law reform
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Video, Audio