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<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide
Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.
<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly
Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.
<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desired
Geoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.
Cough medicine sales to be restricted
Sales restrictions on some cough and cold medicines for children will come into force on May 1 next year.
Legalising euthanasia wins huge support
Legalising euthanasia has won huge support from readers of nzherald.co.nz, reflecting the earlier findings of scientific public opinion polls.
Patient spikes swamp North Shore Hospital
Patients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.
Dying GP's plea for euthanasia
A terminally-ill Auckland doctor gives his argument for the legalisation of euthanasia in NZ.
Dying GP's last wish: Legalise euthanasia
A doctor who has just months to live after being diagnosed with a terminal illness says it's time for euthanasia to be legalised.
NZ named third-best place to die
NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.
Uninsured tourist dies from infection
South African tourist Tayla Storm has lost her battle against a deadly bug that struck her down on her first overseas trip.
UK to get 'slicker, smarter' health system
Britain's National Health Service is to be slimmed down, smartened up and democratised.
Scrapping GST on healthy foods not viable - Dunne
A panel of experts have taken part in an online seminar to assess whether NZ should scrap GST on healthy foods.