New Zealand'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindnessMore than 51% of working-age blind New Zealanders are unemployed, and that's increasing.03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandBarrier after barrier: The daily struggles blind Kiwis can’t escapeCensus data shows nearly 183,000 Kiwis live with serious sight loss.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlind New Zealanders left struggling every dayBlind Low Vision NZ community and inclusion GM Dan Shepherd is with us to speak about his own lived experience, and how we might be able to help.Watch30 Sep 04:00 PM
ParalympicsFrom the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker19 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dog11 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision loss13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.23 Sep 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m villageBuilding to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.12 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their workOur reporters caught up with the recipients.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcementsBoss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.16 May 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.13 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandGuide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired womanSue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.12 Mar 01:29 AM
Sponsored StoriesThe dog that changed Laura’s lifeLosing her vision at 30, she regained freedom and a loving friend.Watch01 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandHelen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impairedThe Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.29 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuEye health for Māori and Pasifika is far from equitableUnregistered dispensing opticians causing problems12 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandGuide dog Julz lands on her paws in WhanganuiJulz is the only guide dog working in Whanganui with Sarah Fallen, who is legally blind.06 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeautiful vision: Whanganui a new chapter for authorMinnie Baragwanath's book "Blindingly Obvious" is a candid account of an eventful life.03 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBlind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandWoman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dotsWoman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.13 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandPostcode lottery over cataract surgery to endA major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.03 Jul 03:04 AM
EntertainmentLate TV star's tragic illness revealed1980s sitcom star hid her health issues for at least 30 years before her death.29 May 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissalLegally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.26 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandGuide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetingsRoxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodusFallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.22 Jan 08:49 PM
