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Seymour's End of Life Choice bill faces MPs' vote
It's a big day for ACT leader David Seymour today as his End of Life Choice Bill faces judgment from his fellow MPs. The bill - that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die - faces a… Video, Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 26 June 2019
Audio 26 Jun 2019it's make or break today for David Seymour's end-of-life bill, Detained migrant children in Texas are moved after a public outcry over their harsh living conditions, Simon Bridges is forced to… Audio
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David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill to get Second Reading
Audio 26 Jun 2019Dr Sinead Donnelly from the Care Alliance has just set out the case of more than 1000 doctors who are opposed to ACT Leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill, they'd prefer people who have… Audio
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The Care Alliance opposes Seymour's End of Life Choice bill
Audio 26 Jun 2019ACT Leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill gets its second reading in parliament today, and if passed will be one step closer to becoming law. But more than a 1000 doctors in New Zealand have… Audio
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The Detail: What are the chances of the assisted dying bill passing?
The Detail - After a long and torturous process, David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today, but the bill's future is precarious.
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The thorny question of assisted dying
Should desperately ill New Zealanders have the right to choose their own death? And if so, under what circumstances? David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today. Audio
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The thorny question of assisted dying
Should desperately ill New Zealanders have the right to choose their own death? And if so, under what circumstances? David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today.
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Dying with Dignity explains euthanasia critera in Australia
Debate around voluntary euthanasia is heating up - with a second reading of David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill expected tomorrow. Just last week, assisted dying laws came into effect in the… Audio
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23 MPs still undecided on euthanasia vote
David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill is predicted to pass its second reading vote on Wednesday, as enough undecided MPs plan to hear the bill debated in detail. Audio
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23 MPs still undecided on euthanasia vote
New Zealand MPs are set to vote on euthanasia this Wednesday, but 23 of them are still undecided. Medical, legal and ethical experts have their say, including a visiting Canadian doctor who has… Audio
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Seymour unfazed by doctors' letter against End of Life Choice Bill
Those backing the End of Life Choice Bill are confident the bill's second reading will pass this week, despite pushback from doctors.
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Seymour unfazed as doctors fight End of Life Choice Bill
Those backing the End of Life Choice Bill are confident push back from doctors won't derail the bill's second reading on Wednesday.
David Seymour's bill would give people with a terminal illness the… Audio
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Doctors sign letter against 'assisted suicide' Bill
More than a 1000 doctors have signed an open letter saying they want no part in what they call assisted suicide.
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Act's free-speech political pitch triggers the media
The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news. Audio
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Act's free-speech political pitch triggers the media
The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news.
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Willie Jackson: Why I’ll vote in favour of euthanasia bill
Labour MP Willie Jackson says his mother's illness has led him to vote in favour of the End of Life Choice bill next week, despite her views against euthanasia. He spoke to Checkpoint reporter Alex… Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch 19 June 2019
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about behind-the-scenes bluster from property profiteers out in the open, the maths of kiwifruit, a lookback at a story… Video, Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch 19 June 2019
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about behind-the-scenes bluster from property profiteers out in the open, the maths of kiwifruit, a lookback at a story…
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'We will stick up for freedom of speech' - Bridges
National Party leader Simon Bridges says he thinks the current laws around hate speech are fit for purpose, but the party would defend freedom of speech if necessary. Video
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'Threatening or inciting violence' not covered by free speech - Seymour
ACT leader David Seymour says his proposed free speech protections would not allow people to spread footage of the Christchurch terror attack.
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Who's Up? ACT leader and Epsom MP David Seymour
As you know, we love to find out Who's Up at this time - and why they're awake bright and early. This morning we're joined by someone who's become just as well known for his twerking on Dancing With… Audio
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'Don't vote for us' Seymour tells alt-right extremists
The ACT party is targeting free speech and radical tax reform as it works to up voter support heading into next year's election.
The party has re-launched with the slogan 'act for freedom'.
Its… Audio
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ACT Party re-launches itself with 'act for freedom' slogan
ACT Party leader David Seymour says he's confident he can win the Epsom seat in Auckland without the endorsement of National.
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ACT Party members' bill would repeal parts of Human Rights Act
The Act Party has announced a new members' bill that would repeal parts of the Human Rights Act, and it says it wants to abolish the Human Rights Commission.
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Question Time for 13 June 2019
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Hon AMY ADAMS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions in relation to the alleged unauthorised access of Budget 2019 material?
Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the…
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