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Disability care workers angry at suspension threat
NZ's largest Māori-based provider of disability care is at war with the PSA union.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.
Rhett Syndrome
A 24-hour indoor golf fundraiser on May 23 will help raise funds and awareness for Remi Henderson who suffers from Rhett Syndrome.
'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language
Rosie Solouota became deaf after contracting measles as a baby - her children can hear.
Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.
Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers
'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.
'It was everything to them': Auckland recycling plant fire leaves employees' future up in the air
The blaze left almost 120 employees without a place to work.
'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for recognition to Supreme Court
Carers Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys want the work they do recognised.
Recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.
'Dangerous' vigilante deflates woman's tyres for legally using disability park
The woman said it's one of several incidents she's experienced using disability parks.
Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk
The family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support.
'New level of freedom': Halberg Games' positive impact on young athletes
Kiran Dixon has attended every Halberg Games, from being a competitor to now an employee.
25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.
Opinion: 1 in 6 Kiwis is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?
OPINION: Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare.
Frustrations over having to re-prove permanent disabilities
People with permanent disabilities are having to prove their condition multiple times.
'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport
The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.
Amputee begs thieves to return his foot
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.
‘Game-changer’: NZ Spinal Trust’s role in Kiwi teen’s remarkable journey
How a life-changing crash led to a new path on the slopes.
'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.
New homes open doors for young disabled Northlanders
Rest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.
Empowering young people living with disabilities
Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman
US police shoot disabled teen behind fence, sparking outrage
He is non-verbal and 'can hardly walk'. They put nine bullets in him.
Six-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportation
His parents believe new policy discriminates against all children with disabilities. Video / Cameron Pitney
‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation
Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.
Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.
Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
Tauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learners
The original 1965 building still stands, now with many upgrades.