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<i>Lesley Martin:</i> Time to engage with the issue of assisted death
Death is inevitable for every one of us. So why are we all so upset that Margaret Page has chosen to enact her right to refuse food?
Swine flu blamed for rise in pregnancy deaths
The swine flu virus is being blamed for a leap in the number of pregnant women dying in New Zealand and Australia.
US lawmakers poised for historic healthcare vote
The US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.
<i>Bernard Moran:</i> Is abortion in patient's best interest?
Bernard Moran writes on questions hanging over the proposed guidelines on terminations.
Health ministry cuts proposed as Govt talks up sinking lid
There will be more cuts in the number of public servants, but the Government is not willing to say how many more jobs will be lost.
Act now to fight swine flu: Ministry
New Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.