LifestyleCanterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeople with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - reportFailure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaultedTribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".27 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandMt Albert murder: Facebook group for women feeling unsafe gets 350 members in 24 hoursMany say they fear going out for walks after Lena Zhang Harrap's death.25 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandDisabled athletes miss out on health screening due to Special Olympics postponementThe Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughterCherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.09 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandAnti-maskers having 'heartbreaking' impact on disabled communitySome people are being banned from stores and being reported to the police.08 Sep 08:30 AM
SportParafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the missionParafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTips help police find missing teen with Asperger's syndromeKylie White, 18, was last seen by her family at their Bombay home at 6pm on Wednesday.25 Aug 11:08 PM
EntertainmentLocal Focus: Two tickets for the price of oneNew companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandVisually 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.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocatesIt comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationWhangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipelineWhangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs taxi contract torn up after two weeksCo-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.06 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandSchool transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs studentsSome students have been unable to get to school following the switch to Co-op Taxis.01 Aug 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: Love, loss and changing the law - The extraordinary life of TimSteve Braunias meets Tim Fairhall, who fought the law and the law lost.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBritney Spears court fight reflects disability rights issuesBritney Spears' legal battle sheds light on issues people with disabilities are facing.25 Jul 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special OlympicsDetermined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandKiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatisingA 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.16 Jul 09:27 PM
New ZealandMembers of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-GeneralFour members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.06 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandImmigration NZ U-turn on visa, disabled Russian wants apology for discriminationDecision means Evgenii Liapin can work and remain with his wife in NZ.29 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandToddler's dislocated hip undetected by surgeon for 10 monthsFamily wins apology after a three year investigation by HDC.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandDisabled adults 50 per cent more likely to suffer sexual violence in NZDisabled people don't always feel safe enough to report it to police.21 Jun 08:31 AM
New ZealandIHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.17 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandHope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decisionEvgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.15 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disabilityINZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.05 Jun 09:55 PM
Lifestyle'Sex will be a challenge': Man reluctant to marry paraplegic fiancee"Sex will be a challenge, and I will become her caretaker for the rest of my life."05 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled protesters demand reprieve for Laura Fergusson TrustThe trust provides rehabilitation and respite care to disabled young people.16 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandRomance in rehab: Couple fight for closed centre where it was 'love at first sight'Both suffered head injuries in road crashes. They found friendship, then love, at rehab.15 May 05:00 PM
