Euthanasia

Officials reject fake news articles claiming Govt 'approved euthanasia for COVID patients'

"There is no truth to this claim."

Medically assisted dying takes effect

The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect one year after nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of it in a referendum.

Euthanasia: A brief reminder about what's actually coming into force today

Health Minister Andrew Little says systems are in place to begin.

End of Life Choice Act: What assisted dying will look like when it's legalised in New Zealand

The Act will come into force on November 7 and hundreds of people are expected to register. This is what that will mean in practice.

French man dies in Switzerland after fight for euthanasia at home

For decades he suffered from a painful and incurable degenerative disease.

Only 10 percent of health workers 'definitely willing' to carry out euthanasia - survey

The Ministry of Health was expecting about 1100 patients to request to end their lives in the first year of New Zealand's assisted dying regime, although it was predicting only about a third of those would carry through with euthanasia.

What happens if a patient doesn't die during a euthanasia attempt?

Palliative care experts say we are woefully unprepared to introduce assisted dying.

Fears euthanasia training will just be an online course

The Medical Council confirmed health practitioners won't be required to have specialist skills to provide euthanasia.

Euthanasia advocate censured after failing to disclose murder convictions

He was convicted of three murders in South Africa in 2019.

Catholic clergy say assisted dying runs against core values, Islamic leader threatens Muslims who choose it with Hell

Leaders of both religions will meet over the next year to discuss what to do ahead of its legalisation.

Euthanasia advocate says Kiwis should be proud of End of Life Choice referendum results

New Zealanders voted in favour of legalising euthanasia, according to preliminary results.

'Can't do it anymore': Woman who could be one of first Kiwis to take up assisted dying

It follows New Zealanders voting overwhelmingly in favour of the End of Life Choice Bill.

Hundreds of Kiwis expected to choose euthanasia in first year - David Seymour

The majority of Kiwis voted 'yes' in the referendum, preliminary results showed.

Medical experts call for increased support for palliative care after vote for euthanasia

Preliminary results showed 65 percent of Kiwis voted 'yes' in the referendum.

'Great day to be a Kiwi': Seymour overcome with emotion as euthanasia is legalised

Dr Sinead Donnelly, a palliative care specialist who rallied against the End of Life Choice Act, is devastated.

All the things Dr Ashley Bloomfield needs to sort out now euthanasia is legal

The Director-General of Health has a list of priorities to get through before new laws come into force next year.

NZ votes to legalise euthanasia: Here's what that means, and what happens now

We'll still be waiting a long time for an official law change.

Euthanasia to be legal from next year after NZ votes resoundingly in favour of End of Life Choice Act

It means assisted dying will be legal from November next year.

Majority of Kiwis voted 'yes' in euthanasia referendum- new poll

The preliminary results will be released on Friday.

'No fine line': Fears euthanasia Bill's eligibility criteria does not protect the disabled

"You can be disabled and have a condition that makes you eligible."

'I don't want to die in agony': Blood cancer sufferer's emotional appeal on euthanasia

But others don't want euthanasia as an option for vulnerable New Zealanders.

'He didn't want to die': Why cancer campaigner Vining is undecided on euthanasia

"When Blair was diagnosed he was given 6-8 weeks to live and we had many, many great memories where he lived longer."

'An awful death for her': Emotional Sir John reveals why he's voting for euthanasia

"She didn't have a clue who I was at the end of it."

Electoral Commission adamant anti-euthanasia flyers weren't added to EasyVote packs

More than a dozen voters reported receiving VoteSafe flyers inside their EasyVote packs.

Euthanasia advocate says referendum about giving people choice in emotional interview

"I don't know if I will use it or not. I just want the choice."

Group opposing euthanasia referendum claims to have no idea how its flyers got in EasyVote packs

The commission is investigating how the pamphlets ended up in EasyVote packages distributed to a Northland family.

People at the end of their lives say euthanasia referendum offers a 'good death'

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are planning to vote yes, according to a recent poll.

Euthanasia supporter says End of Life Choice Act will 'increase life, not shorten it'

While an opponent has claimed people in Victoria have been rushing to end their own lives before COVID-19 does.

Playing God: How religious Kiwis are responding to the moral conundrum of euthanasia

While some see assisted dying as the compassionate approach, to others it's a threat to the sanctity of life.

Anti-euthanasia doctor slams David Seymour's 'disgraceful' questioning of her motives

A televised debate on the upcoming euthanasia referendum turned nasty on Saturday.