Bill ‘does not go far enough’ say advocates

WELLINGTON: Rachel Rijpma, who has Huntington’s disease, and her mother, Denise Forbes, explain why they… read more

New Zealand MPs approve ‘End of Life Choice’ bill

WELLINGTON: New Zealanders are bound for a referendum on euthanasia next year after a tight… read more

Assisted dying would ‘erode trust’ between doctor and patient

WELLINGTON: Surgeon Phil Bagshaw has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of… read more

Oversight body introduced after bullying complaints at hospital

AUCKLAND: A health board says it has introduced an oversight group at a neonatal unit… read more