New Zealand

Nitschke faces new jail threat

Already under investigation by Melbourne homicide detectives for his role in the suicide of a local man, euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke is now facing possible criminal charges in New Zealand.

Dr. Nitschke recruits for workshops

Dr. Philip Nitschke has started recruiting the first of four New Zealand voluntary euthanasia advocates who will next year learn how to make a life-ending potion.

Lesley Martin released from prison

Voluntary euthanasia campaigner Lesley Martin walked to freedom from Arohata Women's Prison after 7-1/2 months in jail for the attempted murder of her terminally ill mother, Joy Martin.

Advocate dedicates her life to a dignified death

Lesley Martin will be married in the school hall at Wanganui Girls College a week today. Three days before the nuptials, Ms Martin, who has been charged with attempting to kill her ill mother, Joy, will appear in the Wanganui District Court for a hearing.

The Case of New Zealand Euthanasia Activist Leslie Martin

List of articlesThe Case of New Zealand Euthanasia Activist Leslie Martin

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Gagging order holds justice up to ridicule

Editorial: Gagging order holds justice up to ridicule - Freedom of speech is not a right to trifle with.

Euthanasia campaigner cheerful but defiant

Foremost in Lesley Martin's mind when I talked to her before her postponed voluntary euthanasia charge hearing in Wanganui District Court on Wednesday was her honeymoon. She married last night, wears her scintillating ring proudly and told me she hoped th粑

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