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
New ZealandMissing babies: Scramble to track down children lost from health system"Imagine if those babies have disabilities or special needs and we don't know about it".03 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOscar-nominated director James LeBrecht's important red-carpet statementDisabled film-maker James LeBrecht makes an important statement on the Oscars red carpet.26 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandFears disadvantaged will fall behind in 'growing digital divide'A digital divide gap is evident and disadvantaged societies can fall even further behind.17 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandPetition launched to save 'vital' Auckland disability facility'It is a service New Zealand needs, but needs to be funded in a sustainable way.'14 Apr 09:29 PM
EmploymentLet's make diverse workplaces so normal we don't even talk about it'I've seen almost a halo effect of empathy that develops among the teammates.'08 Apr 04:59 PM
New Zealand'He thinks we're evil': Parents obtain court order to stop disabled son pursuing US romanceThe parents have filed a Health and Disability Commissioner's complaint.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandInclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington MuseumWellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.31 Mar 10:50 PM
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
