Auckland'Really happy': Paraplegic woman reunited with missing wheelchair after beach mix-upThe wife of a man who took the wheelchair spotted the story in the Herald and rang police.12 May 07:00 AM
AucklandParaplegic woman 'upset and distressed' after custom wheelchair stolen from Auckland beachThe 71-year-old says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence. 11 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who suffered ‘horrific’ horse riding accident dies after year-long recovery fightLauren Simpson died of a sudden heart attack, her family said.10 May 09:07 AM
PremiumNew ZealandGangster to brain surgeon: Sex worker spills on clients, and what she will and won’t do06 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic memory': Call for change after deaf mother's fight for interpreter in son's emergency04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How sport is helping disabled teens push limits and find their own team29 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown farmer funds lift after hearing of dad carrying disabled daughter23 Apr 04:06 AM
LifestyleHow a devastating crash, two surrogates and sheer grit gave this mum her dream family19 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Just gutted': Vandalism of new lagoon platform sparks wave of supportThe wheelchair-accessible platform was destroyed just two weeks after opening.09 Apr 07:58 AM
LifestyleThe four-day treatment helping people break free from OCDNew Zealand trial results have been successful, offering hope for some 100,000 sufferers.03 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe truth about autism in women, according to a neuroscientistTelegraph: Autism was once thought to be extremely rare in females. Why?30 Mar 05:00 PM
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 NZThe 6-year-old's parents, brother, two grandparents and an aunt all live in NZ.25 Mar 04:00 PM
SportOn the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilitiesPlaying para darts is helping disabled athletes in New Zealand in more ways than one.20 Mar 09:01 PM
New Zealand'There is always hope': Pastor details life after devastating crash in bookRotorua's Timothy Lee has released his book Hopes, Fears and Wheelchairs.17 Mar 04:36 PM
New ZealandClue to woman's death found on her phone after she had diedDebra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.13 Mar 10:00 PM
ParalympicsOn the Up: Adam Hall comes full circle at sixth Winter ParalympicsThe 38-year-old never thought he'd still be competing, 20 years after his first Games.13 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandDisabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freezeUnder new rules, Sam’s funding for vital nutritional shakes was declined.10 Mar 03:15 AM
LifestyleKiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s ticLeighton Clarke had garnered 4.7 million followers on his TikTok account. 05 Mar 05:10 AM
ParalympicsOn The Up: Corey Peters determined to extend medal-winning streak at Winter ParalympicsThe 42-year-old admits Milano Cortina will likely be his final Winter Paralympics.03 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
