Crime'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teenZeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.29 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialist treating amputees may move to Oz over ACC delays as she 'needs to make a living'Lizzie Carey says ACC delays of six months or more threaten her clinic.29 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleA lifetime of anger: School bus crash survivor recalls horror in memoir'I’m shocked by how much that horrific day still impacts so many people’s lives.'27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAssociate Immigration Minister tells migrant couple’s disabled son to leave NZ25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There is always hope': Pastor details life after devastating crash in book17 Mar 04:36 PM
New ZealandDisabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freeze10 Mar 03:15 AM
LifestyleKiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s tic05 Mar 05:10 AM
ParalympicsOn The Up: Corey Peters determined to extend medal-winning streak at Winter Paralympics03 Mar 02:00 AM
Entertainment'We’ve dropped you': Influencer reveals NZer of the Year award nomination axed over online skitsLeighton Clarke says his Local Hero bid ended after a review of his TikTok videos.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'He can walk': Auckland mum berated in pool car park as stranger questions 7yo son’s hidden disabilityThe mother said they were hit with racist and ableist remarks immediately after parking. 24 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment faces court over controversial disability funding changesAn advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.18 Feb 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.15 Feb 06:16 PM
EntertainmentPeppa Pig TV character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming seasonThe TV show's producers say there's a place for 'every child in Peppa's world'.06 Feb 03:13 AM
WorldScheme under scrutiny after minister refuses to discuss care of Perth familyFriends say the family fought for NDIS support before funding was cut.03 Feb 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artistsThe musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.24 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBadly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then diedIt was found that the care given to the man 'severely departed' from accepted standards. 20 Jan 01:00 AM
WellingtonPolice involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conductThe staff member at the centre of the complaints has since resigned.14 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council disability strategy left to expire for more than a decadeThe council now plans a memo early this year on reviving the Disability Strategy.12 Jan 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangster to brain surgeon: Sex worker spills on clients, and what she will and won’t doRose Adamo reveals all, including how her family and partner feel about her line of work.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible homeHer new home was built 'fit for purpose' with wider doorways, no carpet and sliding doors.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard work but rewarding': Aphasia advocate Katharine Milford honouredAbout 30,000 New Zealanders live with aphasia, many undiagnosed.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldFirst ever wheelchair user flies into spaceThe German woman engineer took a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.21 Dec 07:57 AM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
