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Assisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy
A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die.
'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministry
Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.
'It's cruel': End of life Choice act needs to scrap timeframes - experts
The current law allows the terminally ill to choose death in a set time frame.
Former Dutch PM chooses to die with 'his girl' in double euthanasia
Dries and Eugenie van Agt were both very ill, but ‘couldn’t live without each other’.
What does a new Government mean for assisted dying in New Zealand?
A more conservative Cabinet may make it more difficult to broaden the law.
West Auckland beach community mourns loss of well-known campaigner
Piha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.
Anzac Day 2023, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info & warning of $2k Census fines | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 April, 2023
Thousands across Aotearoa turn out to Anzac Day commemorations, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info being publically released and Stats NZ remind Kiwis of $2k Census fines in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Unbelievably irresponsible': Assisted death doctors warned they may be publicly named
One health practioner said it would "paint targets" on doctors' and nurses' backs.
Death with a view: Man’s unique assisted dying request
Kiwis have been dying in their own way - at the beach, or in bed with a dog at their feet.
Euthanasia laws too strict and should be relaxed, Act leader David Seymour says
A requirement that patients only have six months to live should be removed, the MP says.
A father chose to end his life at 92. His daughter hit record
New York Times: To cope, Ondi Timoner did what she knows best, she made a movie.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 July, 2022
New figures on assisted dying in New Zealand revealed, it's down to two in the race to become British Prime Minister and construction costs rise at the fastest pace on record in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Analysis: Battle may be brewing over broadening euthanasia laws
Parliament could come under pressure to broaden euthanasia laws in 2024.
Euthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability Commissioner
A total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.
Revealed: The number of Kiwis who have had assisted deaths since euthanasia legalised
Euthanasia has been legal in New Zealand since November.
Euthanasia uptake in NZ slow so far, but expected to rise
More than 70 people have applied for an assisted death, and fewer than 20 have died.
Brooke van Velden: End of Life Choice Act gives Bobbie the choice she deserves
End of Life Choice Act comes into effect on Sunday.
Euthanasia: Are we ready for legalised assisted dying in NZ?
Scarlett Cvitanovich asks if NZ is prepared for a huge medical and legal challenge.
Only 10% of health workers 'definitely' willing to assist death
More than 1000 expected to request assisted death in the first year after law change.
Warning issued over 'unregulated' euthanasia drugs
Concoctions prepared for swallowing may lead to drawn-out and or painful deaths.
Euthanasia: What happens if the drugs don't work?
A number of ethical and legal questions are being asked about euthanasia by experts.
'I'd be the perfect husband': David Seymour says he'd quit politics for love, family
The Act party leader and former DWTS contestant wants to find love.
What does the End of Life Choice Act mean for New Zealand?
Opinion: What has changed since public consultation, and when will it be in effect?
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with cabinet
PM Jacinda Ardern reacts to final election results after meeting with cabinet. Video / Mark Mitchell
Doctors prepare to put euthanasia law into action
Doctors are set for a year of planning as the End of Life Choice Act comes into force.
Referendum results: PM explains why she said yes to cannabis reform
Jacinda Ardern said her vote was a personal vote.
Focus Live: ACT leader David Seymour thanks MPs support for End of Life Choice Bill
ACT leader David Seymour and deputy Brooke van Velden thank MP's and supporters after the "yes" vote on the End of Life Choice Act. Video / ACT Party / Mark Tantrum