On Palm Sunday, people of goodwill from across Auckland gathered for the annual peaceful, prayerful Candlelight Vigil for the Unborn, marking the conclusion of 40 Days for Life. The vigil was held at a highly visible corner of Potters Park,…
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Father Jeremy Palman reflects on the decline of faith and the battle for life at Mass preceding New Zealand’s National March for Life. Before people of good will gathered for New Zealand’s National March for Life earlier this month, Catholics…
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Abortion numbers in New Zealand continue to escalate at an alarming rate, according to provisional data provided by the Ministry of Health. A total of 17,964 induced abortions were reported in 2025, with 11,871 of these being Early Medical (chemical)…
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In his encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, Saint John Paul II advocates for a culture of life and love, challenging society's distorted views on freedom and autonomy. He extends compassion to women who have had abortions, acknowledging their pain and offering hope and forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation. He urges them to become advocates for life.
In just a few years, abortion practice has changed dramatically in New Zealand. Early abortions increasingly take place at home after a teleabortion consultation, rather than in a physical clinic. This model, known as Early Medical Abortion (EMA) or, more…
The Ministry of Health's 2024 report on induced abortions in New Zealand highlights a distressing trend, with 17,785 abortions performed, showing a 9% increase. Early Medical Abortions dominate, accounting for 67%. The report raises concerns about transparency, increasing late-term abortions, and the psychological impact on families, urging societal reflection on abortion practices.
New Zealand's Ministry of Health has published the first periodic review of the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977, in which it has posited several recommendations to ensure "timely and equitable access," particularly to abortion throughout all nine months of…
In 2023, New Zealand reported 16,277 abortions, a 14.9% increase from 2022, equating to 44 daily. Pro-life advocates criticize the disregard for the humanity of the unborn.
In 2023, New Zealand saw a significant increase in abortion rates, with a total of 16,214 pre-born children reported to have been aborted. This marks an increase of 2,050 from 2022. The use of Early Medical Abortion (EMA) contributed to the rise, with 62% of the abortions involving a drug cocktail. Pro-life efforts are crucial to protect mothers and babies.
The Ministry of Health recently released information about induced abortion in New Zealand for the year 2022. The data provided here is drawn from the Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand Annual Report 2023 and presents a concise overview of the…
