Susan Austen has been charged with helping another woman commit suicide. Photo / File
A Lower Hutt woman accused of helping another commit suicide is set to stand trial in February.
Susan Dale Austen appeared at the High Court in Wellington this morning.
She has previously pleaded not guilty to the charge of assisting suicide, as well as a charge of importing the drug pentobarbitone, commonly used for euthanasia.
The 66-year-old will remain on bail until she next appears in court for a trial callover in September.
Where to get help:
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
• Canterbury Support Line: 0800 777 846
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