End Of Life Choice Bill
Euthanasia debate raises awareness over palliative care challenges
The palliative care sector says it's happy the euthanasia debate has raised awareness over the inequities and challenges it faces. Audio
We ask MPs how they might vote on voluntary euthanasia bill
Members of parliament are weighing up where they stand on the issue of voluntary euthanasia - and individual views are important as the bill will go to a conscience vote. Video, Audio
A harrowing justice trail
Hearing someone tell their wrenching personal history is tough, travelling around to hear hundreds of them is punishing. But apparently also rewarding. Audio
A citizens' jury on euthanasia
Fifteen Dunedin citizens took part in a University of Otago citizens' jury to discuss legalising euthanasia and assisted dying. Audio
Our Changing World for 24 May 2018
Fifteen Dunedin citizens took part in a University of Otago citizen jury to discuss legalising euthanasia and assisted dying. Audio
Mass of submissions delay euthanasia bill deadline
Parliament has extended the period for submissions on a euthanasia bill by six months, till March next year.
Euthanasia bill 'dangerous' - Palliative care workers
Workers who care for the dying have slammed the End of Life Choice Bill as dangerous and an "easy way out" for doctors who aren't equipped to deal with dying patients.
Euthanasia advocates deliver personal stories to Parliament
MPs have been delivered copies of a book which tells the stories of people whose loved ones died badly rather than being able to opt for voluntary euthanasia.
Medics debate the Euthanasia bill
We have two prominent doctors to debate euthanasia - Dr Stephen Child an Auckland medical specialist, and Dr Lance O'Sullivan, a Doctor in Kaitaia and 2014 New Zealander of the Year. Audio
MPs urged to consider how euthanaisa fits with Maori values
Maori leaders are making the call as The End of Life Choice Bill makes its way through parliament - John Boynton talks to those concerned. Audio
The House gets personal
A bill allowing terminally ill New Zealanders to choose euthanasia passed its first reading with MPs voting based on their personal beliefs. Audio
David Seymour's euthanasia bill added to include referendum
Act MP David Seymour will change his bill on legalising euthanasia to include the requirement for a public referendum in return for getting New Zealand First's support. He spoke to John Campbell. Audio
Public campaign to legalise euthanasia off to rocky start
The legislation is set to be debated in Parliament either tomorrow or early next year, and today there was criticism from some National MPs, and a lone protester attempting to derail it. Audio