People enduring unbearable suffering from a terminal illness are now able to ask for medical help to end their lives.
The End of Life Choice Act was put to a binding referendum at last year's election with just over 65 percent of voters supporting it.
It came into effect yesterday - exactly one year later.
Emma Hatton compiled this report.
RNZ sought to clarify what data would be collected but the Health Ministry did not respond on time.
