Opinion<i>Lesley Martin:</i> Time to engage with the issue of assisted deathDeath 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?24 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandSwine flu blamed for rise in pregnancy deathsThe swine flu virus is being blamed for a leap in the number of pregnant women dying in New Zealand and Australia.20 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldUS lawmakers poised for historic healthcare voteThe 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.19 Mar 09:50 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Moran:</i> Is abortion in patient's best interest?Bernard Moran writes on questions hanging over the proposed guidelines on terminations.18 Mar 03:00 PM
PoliticsHealth ministry cuts proposed as Govt talks up sinking lidThere 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.17 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandAct now to fight swine flu: MinistryNew Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.14 Mar 03:00 PM
