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'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.
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.
Kiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchair
She aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.
Kea Kids News: World Down Syndrome Day will knock your socks off!
Reporter MJ finds out what kids love about being themselves and sharing the joy of living with Down syndrome. Video / Kea Kids News
On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.
From coma to courage: Kiwi woman’s inspiring health journey
A case of listeria left Grace in a coma but she insists that life is far from over.
Empowering young people living with disabilities
Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Tauranga Special School: Diamond jubilee
Principal Barrie Wickens takes NZME on a tour of Tauranga Special School in 18th Avenue. Video / Tom Eley
‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed
Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.
'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogs
As an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.
‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dog
The museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.
Trump requests study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no link
Experts have criticised the study, calling it a waste of funds and misleading.
‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special Olympics
Nine Kiwis are representing New Zealand among over 1500 athletes.
‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failure
Pope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.