Assisted Dying
'Don't take that choice from me'
People for and against legalising euthanasia have weighed in on the police's latest crack-down on those planning suicide, at a parliamentary select committee in Christchurch. Video, Audio
'Blindingly obvious police acted outside the law'
Euthanasia advocates say it's clear the police acted outside the law when they used a breath-testing checkpoint to gather personal details about them. Audio
Police defend use of checkpoint ruse in Operation Painter
Police are defending their use of a breath-testing checkpoint to target euthanasia supporters as part of Operation Painter. Video
Former Council of Trade Unions President on assisted dying
Helen Kelly was the President of the Council of Trade Unions when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She is now focused on cannabis law reform and the issue of assisted dying. Video, Audio
Lecretia Seales' challenge still unanswered
Assisted dying. Assisted suicide. The name varies depending on who is talking but for Lecretia Seales it simply came down to a wish to die with dignity.
Acts voluntary euthanasia bill
First it was Labour MP Maryan Street's Bill now this one from Act's David Seymour. Are we ready to legislate on euthanasia? Audio
Seales family encouraged by California dying legislation
California has become the fifth U.S. state to allow physician-assisted dying under a bill signed into law yesterday. Lecretia Seales' husband Matt Vickers speaks with Kim Hill. Audio
Parliament's inquiry into assisted dying
The health select committee has agreed to hold an inquiry into assisted dying. The inquiry is in response to a petition signed by nearly 9000 people, and asked for an investigation into public… Audio
What do doctors do when faced with patients who are dying?
A just released article in the New Zealand Medical journal is exploring what actions GPs take in end of life medical care. It found a small number of doctors give patients drugs with the express… Audio
2/3 of doctors admit to helping terminally ill patients die
Two-thirds of GPs in a new study say they have helped terminally ill patients in ways that could hasten their deaths. Audio
Survey doesn't show doctors' views - NZMA
A survey of GPs that found nearly 12 percent had helped a terminally ill patient to die doesn't show doctors' views, the New Zealand Medical Association says. Audio
Nearly 12 percent of GPs surveyed have helped patients die
A survey of GPs has found nearly 12 percent of those questioned have helped a terminally ill and suffering patient to die. The magazine New Zealand Doctor and IMS FaxHealth polled doctors on their… Audio
Lecretia Seales' husband says end of life inquiry terms crucial
Matt Vickers, husband of Lecretia Seales, on the select committee inquiry into assisted dying - he says it's crucial to get the terms of reference and shape of the inquiry right. Audio
Lecretia Seales' husband reignites euthanasia debate
The husband of the woman who took her fight to choose how to die to court has urged MPs to put aside party politics and debate euthanasia. Audio
Euthanasia Panel
This week ACT Party leader David Seymour confirmed he is drafting a bill to legalise voluntary euthanasia. David Seymour, Dr Jack Havill of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society, and palliative care… Audio
Legal commentator Ryan Malone
Following the Lecretia Seales case on assisted dying, the government has said it will support an inquiry but any law change would have to be via a private members bill. Public law expert, Ryan Malone… Audio
Parliamentary inquiry on euthanasia looks more likely
Parliament's Justice and Electoral committee looks likely to consider holding an inquiry into euthanasia, but its members are already clearly split. Audio
Talking about death
As the government avoids facing legislation around assisted dying a counsellor in Perth operates sessions called Death Cafe. We talk to Ava Reyerson about why people want to discuss dying over coffee.
…John Key, has repeated support for a review of euthanasia
The Prime Minister, John Key, has repeated his support for a review of euthanasia. Audio
Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway - end of Life choice' debate
The Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway is calling for parliament to address the 'end of Life choice' debate. Audio
