Euthanasia
Resthomes not equipped to care for end of life patients, research shows
Increased pressure on hospitals and hospices around the country is leading to more end of life patients being sent to aged care rest homes for their final months. Researchers at Otago University have… Audio
Final debate on euthanasia bill underway in Parliament
The third and final debate on voluntary euthanasia is in full swing in Parliament.
The member's bill, sponsored by ACT leader David Seymour, would allow terminally-ill adults to request a… Video, Audio
Guns and death: Parliament this week
Firearms legislation is back at Parliament this week and MPs might finish off a stage of the End of Life Choice Bill.
Guns and death: Parliament this week
Firearms legislation is back at Parliament this week and MPs might finish off a stage of the End of Life Choice Bill.
AudioA nip here, a tuck there: why edit law?
When laws are being hammered out in Parliament MPs suggest dozens of changes for many different reasons; not all of them obvious writes Phil Smith Video
A nip here, a tuck there: why edit law?
When laws are being hammered out in Parliament MPs suggest dozens of changes for many different reasons; not all of them obvious writes Phil Smith
Video, AudioDeath and a pardon at Parliament
More than 50 things are listed on Parliament's to-do list but for those short on time The House has picked the two bills to watch for this week.
Death and a pardon at Parliament
More than 50 things are listed on Parliament's to-do list but for those short on time The House has picked the two bills to watch for this week.
AudioParliament this week: money and death
The House gives a quick summary of two bills Parliament’s working on that you should know about. Audio
Parliament this week: money and death
The House gives a quick summary of two bills Parliament’s working on that you should know about.
AudioDeveloping frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Developing frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House.
AudioMPs to propose changes to euthanasia bill back before Parliament
A controversial bill allowing the terminally ill to end their lives is before Parliament again tonight, and MPs on both sides of the debate are armed with changes to the legislation to try and win… Audio
Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for. Audio
Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for.
AudioEmanuel Kalafatelis: Survey shows support for assisted dying for the terminally ill
Research New Zealand has just completed a survey looking at attitudes toward euthanasia in New Zealand; specifically relating to doctors assisting death for terminally ill patients. Research NZ… Audio
Background checks before cashing cheques for advocacy ads
A sudden spate of advocacy ads this past week shows media should check the claims of people placing political propaganda before cashing their cheques. Audio
Background checks before cashing cheques for advocacy ads
A sudden spate of advocacy ads this past week shows media should check the claims of people placing political propaganda before cashing their cheques.
AudioFocus on Politics: Another step towards euthanasia
The latest parliamentary vote on voluntary euthanasia featured emotional and thoughtful speeches from MPs as they grappled with fundamental questions about the right to choose life or death, and the… Audio
End of Life Choice bill passes second reading
ACT Party leader David Seymour's member's bill that would give terminally ill people the right to choose assisted dying has cleared its latest hurdle in Parliament.
