PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat rights do disabled kids have at childcare centres?Opinion: Centres consider disabled children high risk and of limited cost-effectiveness.29 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuLittle says health system under serious stress, major reform on wayCore reform to reinforce Treaty of Waitangi principles in "by Māori, for Māori approach".23 Mar 07:46 PM
LifestyleAir NZ refuses boarding to woman with Tourette syndromeAir NZ has apologised after the woman was in tears trying to fly home for her birthday.20 Mar 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxiParents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.11 Mar 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Sliding around in the dark': What it's like to have a rare disorder in New Zealand'We protect rare animals, we protect rare buildings. Why can't we protect rare people?'27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand3 years on a yoga mat: Mum's fight to get son a classroom chairZayden had to lie on the classroom floor "like a baby at a daycare centre" till he was 10.26 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA mother's anguish: Schools demonise my childrenOPINION: Gaining support 'depends on how well you can describe your child as a monster'.23 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLegal fight for disabled children heads to courtHuman Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth Easther'My body was instantly numb': The jockey left a tetraplegic at 19Sophia Malthus talks about her horse-riding accident and the road ahead.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 job offers in a week: 'Astounding' support for young jobseekerMessages of support, as well as active job offers, came from all corners of the world.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hutHis dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.16 Feb 07:50 PM
Kahu'No one wants to give her a chance': The straight-A student turned away from 40 jobsHow the pandemic has become one more barrier for jobseekers with a disability.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach trips are a traditional part of our summers but a struggle for a fewDisability arises not from their impairments but from having to live in a uniform world.12 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandChorus: One man's two-month battle to get newly installed fibre workingPeter Kivell says he's fed up with Chorus and its poor customer service.03 Feb 04:28 AM
KahuParaplegic performer: There are no limits to success12-year-old Harper utilises her creative gifts, taking on lead roles in performing arts25 Jan 12:41 AM
Lifestyle'Waiting for someone special': Boy with Down's syndrome given special doll after tough year'I think once he's older I can probably explain to him why this doll is so special.'30 Dec 10:44 PM
LifestyleWoman with spinal injury shares 'surprise' pregnancyA woman with a spinal cord injury is documenting her journey to motherhood.14 Dec 10:12 PM
New ZealandGovt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treatedLatest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.13 Dec 05:11 AM
Lifestyle'Thank you': Kmart introduces dolls with Down syndrome'We want children to see themselves represented in our doll ranges.'03 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandPeople with intellectual disabilities dying 20 years before other New ZealandersPeople with disabilities are dying 20 years before other Kiwis, and no one knows why.02 Dec 07:46 PM
Travel'Backpack, wheelchair and beard': Eamon Wood's travel memoriesBasketballer, traveller and paraplegic Eamon Wood on his adventures backpacking around NZ.23 Nov 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildren with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessmentLong waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandReferendum result too late for husband who died in agonyChristchurch mother-of-two Amanda Simpson is a staunch supporter of assisted dying.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears of joy as New Zealand votes overwhelmingly to legalise euthanasiaEuthanasia supporters cried at the result, while opponents feared what it will mean.30 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandCalls for Government action on 'disability gap'Disabled people live in damper homes, earn less and have fewer social connections.29 Oct 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Where is the compassion?' - Father of disabled womanIntellectually disabled get no break from home life now day activities staged there.22 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAttitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDame Rosie Horton 'heartbroken' at closure of Auckland disability facility, demands answers from trustThere are fears the $40m property could be sold or converted into a rest home.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDay services for disabled closed, moved into homesIDEA Services is still reviewing how it provides vocational services for the disabled.05 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Bawling my eyes out': Baby Daxton fights for life after four brain surgeries''Half of his brain was the normal grey colour and half of it was real black.''25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergencyMan's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.24 Sep 04:00 AM
Lifestyle'Diversity journey': Kmart launches line of fashion dolls with disabilitiesKmart's new dolls are not your average fashion doll — and that's precisely the point.17 Sep 03:06 AM
New ZealandQuality of life similar to 'battery hen' say parents of disabledReview of IHC services draws damning submission from parents of intellectually disabled.16 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelBarrier-free travel: Grab your wheelchair and goBeing in love with the outdoors has meant educating others about our access needs.15 Sep 12:00 AM
