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'I'm sorry, she's dying'
Almost two weeks ago Sativa Eagle celebrated her second birthday with her twin sister, now her parents are preparing to say goodbye to their brave little battler.

Should we allow voluntary euthanasia?
Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.

Dying manager fired for staying alive
A business development manager with cancer who was made redundant when he lived longer than his employers thought he would has been awarded $12,000 in compensation.

How to help those coping with cancer
A doctor's study on natural therapies could help patients, writes Raewyn Court.

Mother blames cancer vaccine for teen's death
The mother of a teenager found dead in her bed has told an inquest that her daughter's physical and mental health deteriorated sharply

Dying man locked up over final splash-out
A man's pre-death spend up, unappreciated by his family, landed him in a psychiatric hospital.