OpinionVickers: Dignity in dying and enduringCOMMENT: Last week Matthew Jansen took umbrage at my statement that his exploitation of a Belgian teen's death to further his cause was vile.28 Sep 10:20 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Euthanasia not human rightCOMMENT: The Human Rights Commission has given what it calls the "orange light" to euthanasia. Let's not run this orange. Let's stop while we can.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEuthanasia - people need to know factsMatt Vickers has never met me, but that didn't stop him from accusing me of "moral righteousness" and the "crime" of "staggering arrogance".22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.21 Sep 03:58 AM
OpinionReal crime is judging assisted-death choiceCOMMENT: The Care Alliance are essentially saying they know what is best for this patient. That staggering arrogance is the real crime.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe right to die - a love storyLecretia Seales' husband Matthew Vickers wants New Zealand to know that her life was more than just the campaign she waged in her final year.19 Aug 01:11 AM
EditorialEditorial: Time's running out for debateNew Zealanders have just a week left to voice their opinions on voluntary euthanasia and whether it should be considered under law.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShould we be able to choose when to die?New Zealanders have a week left to let Parliament know their views on the deeply polarising issue of voluntary euthanasia.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey gives boost to euthanasia billA push to legalise voluntary euthanasia has been boosted by the Prime Minister's endorsement.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoth sides claim small victories in euthanasia debateDevelopments in Britain and California have New Zealand groups on both sides of the euthanasia debate claiming small victories.12 Sep 07:39 AM
New ZealandVoluntary euthanasia inquiry details releasedDetails have been confirmed for an inquiry into voluntary euthanasia, to be carried out by Parliament's Health Committee.27 Aug 12:06 AM
EntertainmentIn pain, and craving dignityGina can't see, is bedbound and has to avoid light and sound as they are painful to her eyes and ears. Gina is pro-euthanasia.26 Jul 09:40 PM
LifestyleGPs admit actions to shorten lifeSurveyed doctors say they played a role in hastening demise of dying patients through drugs or treatment.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Euthanasia a dead end for allPublic pressure needs to be harnessed if the ban on assisted deaths is to be axed, writes John Armstrong.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Her beautiful face is still everywhere'Lecretia Seales' husband Matt Vickers has posted his first blog since her death, saying the last few weeks had been difficult.01 Jul 08:41 AM
New Zealand'It’s kind of like she’s still here'The memory of Lecretia Seales is being kept alive by an inquiry into voluntary euthanasia, according to her husband.25 Jun 09:47 PM
OpinionCatherine Marks: Right-to-die debate needs Key involvedA regrettable feature of politics in New Zealand is the increasing lack of willingness to engage across party lines on important social policy matters, writes Catherine Marks.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Right-to-die - real life versus theoryAt what point precisely would a person ask a doctor for death? That is an important question for supporters of euthanasia to ask, writes John Roughan.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Lecretia failed, but touched a nervePrevious members' bills dealing with such issues have received little support, but Lecretia's case touched a nerve, writes Mai Chen.11 Jun 09:38 PM
OpinionEditorial: Euthanasia - the devil is in the detailNobody in Parliament except Act's David Seymour is anxious to take up the euthanasia cause in the wake of the Lecretia Seales case, and no wonder.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She never let on how difficult life was'Hundreds of people have paid tribute to right-to-die lawyer Lecretia Seales in Wellington today, honouring her thirst for life.10 Jun 04:56 AM
New ZealandLecretia Seales to be laid to rest todayLecretia Seales, the Wellington laywer who renewed debate around euthanasia will be farewelled by friends and family today.09 Jun 08:16 PM
New ZealandAct plans assisted dying billThe hopes of euthanasia supporters appear to rely on Act leader David Seymour and the luck of the draw after both Prime Minister John Key and Labour chief Andrew Little ruled out putting up a bill on the issue.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKey and Little kick for touch on euthanasiaIt did not take long. Just three days, if that, for the politicians to get voluntary euthanasia well and truly off the political agenda, writes John Armstrong.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia: Key supports law changeThe Prime Minister says he would probably support a euthanasia law change of the type Lecretia Seales wanted.07 Jun 09:24 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: I want the right to decideI'm full of admiration for Lecretia Seales, who spent her last months fighting for the right for doctors to help her die without fear of prosecution, Kerry McIvor writes.06 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Right to die contradicts value of lifeThe sanctity of life lies at the heart of public policy in a civilised society that considers it has no right to take a life even as retribution for taking a life.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLecretia's legacy: A call for debateWidower’s emotional plea comes as Opposition MPs signal new strategy to bring issue to select committee.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeales family 'shattered' as tributes flowLecretia Seales never planned to be the poster girl for the right-to-die campaign in New Zealand.04 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandRight-to-die lawyer nearing the endThe woman at the centre of a legal battle over her right to die may not live long enough to hear the verdict, her husband says.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman may not live to hear verdictThe woman at the centre of a legal battle over her right to die might not live long enough to hear the verdict, her husband says.01 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandForever linked with right-to-die debateWhatever happens at the High Court at Wellington, Lecretia Seales will forever be linked to the euthanasia argument in New Zealand.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Euthanasia strikes a nerveHere’s hoping the High Court can robustly defend the sanctity of life, writes John Roughan.29 May 05:00 PM
