Euthanasia
Euthanasia advocate acted with 'true nobility of spirit'
A euthanasia advocate accused of helping another woman kill herself acted with "compassion" and "nobility", a jury has been told.
Euthanasia advocate's defence takes less than an hour
Susan Austen is before the High Court in Wellington accused of assisting the suicide of Annemarie Treadwell in 2016. Court reporter Ann Marie May has the latest details. Audio
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.
Euthanasia advocate's emails scrutinised in trial
A series of emails which the Crown says were sent by a Wellington euthanasia advocate to drug suppliers in China and Mexico have come in for close scrutiny in the High Court in Wellington. Susan… Audio
Deceased woman's diary ready to High Court
Excerpts from Annemarie Treadwell's diary were read to the High Court in Wellington, where Susan Austen is on trial accused of helping Ms Treadwell kill herself in 2016. Ann Marie May reports. Audio
Wellington woman's euthanasia trial begins
Retired teacher Susan Austen is on trial in the High Court in Wellington for assisting her mother Annemarie Treadwell to commit suicide. Court reporter Ann Marie May was at court today. Video, Audio
Assisted suicide court case begins in Wellington
A Wellington euthanasia advocate accused of helping another woman to commit suicide will go on trial in the High Court in Wellington today.
Reverend questions euthanasia bill's impact on te ao Māori
MPs are being questioned about how euthanasia fits in with their Māori values, as a bill legalising euthanasia makes its way through parliament. Audio
Euthanasia Bill passes first hurdle
A bill to allow terminally ill New Zealanders to choose euthanasia has passed its first reading by a big margin. MP's say further support will depend on public submissions during the select committee… Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
Euthanasia vote delights husband of Lecretia Seales
Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the right to end her life, is ecstatic legislation legalising euthanasia has passed its first reading. He was in… Audio
Changes to euthanasia bill to court NZ First vote
ACT party leader will support a change to his bill on legalising euthanasia in order to get New Zealand First's support for it.
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
Euthanasia bill campaign launched
The public campaign to legalise euthanasia had a rocky start with a lone protester attempting to derail the launch.
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
Victoria one step away from legalising euthanasia
Historic voluntary euthanasia laws have passed in the Australian state of Victoria's Upper House after a 28-hour marathon sitting.
Nurses told euthanasia may be legal in a decade
Nurses have been warned that assisted dying may soon be legal in New Zealand, and that they will be at the front line if it is. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Video, Audio
Wrong to conflate euthanasia debate with youth suicide issue - Labour leader Jacinda Ardern
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says it was wrong of a National MP to link her stance on euthanasia with comments she made about youth suicide.
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
Mistreatment of cows an embarrassment to industry, Fed Farmers says
Almost 200 cows were euthanised after they suffered severe injuries during their regular walk to the milking shed on two Invercargill dairy farms. MPI says its the worst neglect it has investigated. Video, Audio