Voluntary Euthanasia
Keeping an eye on voluntary euthanasia's arrival in Aotearoa
Opinion - Will we ever truly know that each and every person who opts to take this path has done so of their own free will, asks Chris Ford.
End of Life Choice decision: 'So much misinformation and so much emotion'
The End of Life Choice Act will be put to the vote in September - and the author of a new book that presents arguments from both sides says New Zealand is facing a difficult and complex decision. Audio
Focus on Politics: Another step towards euthanasia
The latest parliamentary vote on voluntary euthanasia featured emotional and thoughtful speeches from MPs as they grappled with fundamental questions about the right to choose life or death, and the… Audio
23 MPs still undecided on euthanasia vote
New Zealand MPs are set to vote on euthanasia this Wednesday, but 23 of them are still undecided. Medical, legal and ethical experts have their say, including a visiting Canadian doctor who has… Audio
Political commentators Mills & Sherson
Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson talk to Kathryn about the select committee report on voluntary euthanasia, also a look at intelligence agencies and the latest political polls. Stephen Mills is the… Audio
Insight: Euthanasia - Choice or Slippery Slope?
With voluntary euthanasia due to be debated in the next parliamentary session, Alex Perrottet speaks to supporters and those opposed to the End of Life Choice Bill. Audio
MPs will have to draw a line in the sand on euthanasia
It's long been a political hot potato, and best avoided before a general election....but before September's election, MP's will have to say whether or not they support the issue of voluntary… Audio
Euthanasia bill: MPs give current voting positions
ACT leader David Seymour's euthanasia bill has been pulled from the members' ballot and will go before Parliament. Audio
Euthanasia advocate charged with assisting suicide
A euthanasia advocate could face 14 years' jail after today being charged with assisting someone's suicide, in addition to two previous charges.
Growing support for euthanasia in NZ - study
There is growing support for euthanasia in New Zealand, especially from younger people, according to a new Auckland University study.
PM rules out govt euthanasia bill
Prime Minister John Key has ruled out the government introducing its own voluntary euthanasia legislation, despite personally supporting it.
Breath-testing checkpoint used to target euthanasia advocates
Police have confirmed they used a breath-testing checkpoint to target people who attended a euthanasia meeting in Lower Hutt.
Police visits a 'frightening tactic' - euthanasia supporter
An elderly woman - believed to be among at least six euthanasia supporters visited by police - says an officer's door-knock was an attempt to intimidate her.
Euthanasia advocates caution police over raids
An elderly euthanasia supporter has described how police officers came to her home with a search warrant last week and seized a helium balloon kit.
Emotional submissions given at euthanasia hearing
Emotional and graphic submissions about voluntary euthanasia have been given at a select committee hearing.
Let Family Court decide euthanasia issues - ex-PM
Former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has waded into the emotionally-charged euthanasia debate, calling for the Family Court to have the final say.
Appeal for 'brave' decision on voluntary euthanasia
Politicians must be principled and brave on the question of voluntary euthanasia, Lecretia Seales' widower says. Audio
MPs urged to make a brave decision on voluntary euthanasia
MPs hearing submissions on voluntary euthanasia have been told today to put fear and emotion aside and be principled and brave. Audio
Discussing voluntary euthanasia
Ideas explores the arguments for and against euthanasia with: Dr Rodney Syme, the author of A Good Death: An Argument for Voluntary Euthanasia; Dr Sinead Donnelly a palliative care specialist who says… Audio