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'Healthcare organisations don't really care.'
Blind CEO says bosses are missing out on 'rockstars' when they overlook disabled jobseekers
A new campaign encourages bosses to hire disabled people to meet the skills shortage.
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Teuila Fuatai: Bath ban wrong response to tragic deaths
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'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for son
Former top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.
Fans mourn death of 'Dolphin Tale' star Winter
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Chris Pratt 'upset and depressed' after 'healthy daughter' backlash
His post thanking his wife for giving them a "healthy daughter" was widely criticised.
Star blasted for 'disturbing' wife post about 'healthy daughter'
Chris Pratt is facing backlash for a gushing tribute to his wife and "healthy daughter".
'A new era' - Major overhaul of disability support will see new Ministry for Disabled People
'Today's announcements mark a new era for us' - Disability Rights Commissioner
Intellectually disabled man held in 'cruel and inhuman' conditions in Govt facility
'I find it to be cruel and inhuman that you seclude someone in their own space.'
Have wheels, will travel: motu and maunga all abilities can enjoy
Aotearoa's most iconic maunga and motu aren't just beautiful, they're accessible too.
Up to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs review
As many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.
Kiwi amputee model falsely accused of using Photoshop to fake missing leg
"Their comments are ridiculous ... but it's annoying given everything I've gone through."
Apartments, offices, shops planned for Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation site in Epsom
Development plans for rehab site shut in a controversial move last year
'We can do marvellous things': Kiwis living with disabilities, and their supporters, prepare to celebrate
No limits for Kiwis with disabilities embracing life.
Canterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'
Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.
People with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - report
Failure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.
Teacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaulted
Tribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".
Mt Albert murder: Facebook group for women feeling unsafe gets 350 members in 24 hours
Many say they fear going out for walks after Lena Zhang Harrap's death.
Disabled athletes miss out on health screening due to Special Olympics postponement
The Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.
'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughter
Cherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.
Anti-maskers having 'heartbreaking' impact on disabled community
Some people are being banned from stores and being reported to the police.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
Tips help police find missing teen with Asperger's syndrome
Kylie White, 18, was last seen by her family at their Bombay home at 6pm on Wednesday.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visually impaired student in wheelchair 'almost killed' on first day of school
"Were [this] a decile 10 high school...these issues would not exist," principal says.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
School transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs students
Some students have been unable to get to school following the switch to Co-op Taxis.
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