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The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos. 

The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill has been passed in Parliament by 69 votes to 51.

ACT leader David Seymour is confident his End of Life Choice Bill will pass its third reading in Parliament this evening. Audio

On Wednesday MPs get a final say on the End of Life Choice Bill.  Here's a watcher's guide.

Among the ten or so bills likely to be debated by Parliament this week, there are quite a few worth noting. The cheery overall themes are death, crime, and farming. 

The framework for New Zealand to reach net zero carbon emmissions by 2050 and meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement will now become law. Audio

The Justice Minister is promising to combat misinformation in the highly charged debates leading up referendums on legalising cannabis and, potentially, voluntary euthanasia.

Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English says proposed rules around doctors who conscientiously object to abortions are "abhorrent", "disgraceful" and "unfair".

Analysis: MPs vote to hold a referendum on voluntary euthanasia, the government strikes a deal with farmers and the Greens change their minds on counter-terrorism legislation.

Visiting a select committee is always an education. So based on ‘day one’ of submissions on the second arms bill, The House offers a few hints for submitters.

Act MP David Seymour is confident the public is well-equipped to vote in a referendum on whether to ratify legislation to allow terminally-ill adults to request assisted dying. Audio

New Zealanders will almost certainly face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament cleared the way.