Cars pass a billboard urging voters to vote No against euthanasia in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: AP
Cars pass a billboard urging voters to vote No against euthanasia in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: AP
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Asia /  Australasia

New Zealand poised to legalise euthanasia but not marijuana after referendum

  • New Zealanders emphatically endorsed the euthanasia measure with 65 per cent voting in favour
  • The No vote on marijuana was much closer, with 53 per cent voting against legalising the drug for recreational use

Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 9:25pm, 30 Oct, 2020

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Cars pass a billboard urging voters to vote No against euthanasia in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: AP
Cars pass a billboard urging voters to vote No against euthanasia in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo: AP
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