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
PremiumPremiumTravelTravelling in a wheelchair: 'We're treated like second-class citizens'People with disabilities are willing to pay for travel, but many places aren't suitable.14 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandHohepa opens two new homes designed to reduce sensory overload'We want the best family and spectrum-friendly living environments.'11 Sep 12:45 AM
WorldBrain breakthrough? Elon Musk reveals high-tech implantMusk hopes device will be used to treat brain injuries, disability, paralysis in humans.29 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled passengers raise concerns in Wellington bus reviewPoor driver attitudes, commuters not vacating seats, and audible announcements not working12 Aug 02:12 AM
WorldSign language interpreter's 'offensive' gesture goes viral - but there's an explanation"This has so much potential as a meme format."23 Jul 05:23 AM
KahuAbused by state or church? The Royal Commission wants youJudge Coral Shaw calls for survivors of abuse by the state or church to come forward.11 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandCoroner to take over health watchdog roleMcDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.26 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora unaware of how many state houses meet accessibility standardsKāinga Ora, doesn't know how many of its properties meet design standards.15 Jun 09:44 PM
New ZealandDr Lance O'Sullivan on smashing car window: 'I'm regretful''I regret the fact I let my frustrations on that evening boil over'.03 Jun 09:29 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breach but disability service wants $33k costs from teenEamon Marshall couldn't speak up for himself so his father did. Now he might owe $33,505.03 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandAfter lockdown, three women were killed. The short lives and tragic deaths of Angela, Tania and Shirley'They're not young, not beautiful, not tragic. They're the stories we forget all the time'29 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 tracing app 'unusable' for those with vision problemsExperts in technology for the disabilities have slammed the Government over the app.25 May 08:02 PM
New Zealand'I try to motivate people': Disabled gamer No Hands NZA Kiwi with no fingers has become an online gaming sensation.16 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandThe $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extendedThe Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.14 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandBudget 2020: $833 million for disability support servicesBetter access to showering, cleaning, accommodation, equipment and respite for carers.14 May 01:47 AM
EmploymentDisability employer considers rehires after surge in interest"Holy moly, you have no idea. The sheer volume of orders ... it has been heart-warming."05 May 08:19 AM
New ZealandMeet the teacher who's become an unexpected TV star'It's definitely been something totally out of my comfort zone.'29 Apr 03:13 AM
WorldUp to half of Covid 19 deaths in Europe are in care homesOrganisation describes "unimaginable human tragedy" in care homes for elderly, disabled.24 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandPharmac won't fund spinal muscular atrophy SpinrazaFunding for Spinraza, drug to help prolong the lives of SMA babies, given lower priority.23 Apr 10:20 PM
Airlines'Heartbreaking': Disability employer Altus lays off 137 workersBusiness had been refurbishing more than 20,000 headsets a day for Air NZ.23 Apr 05:32 AM
TravelA Bataclan survivor's wheelchair journey across New ZealandPierre Cabon was paralysed in the Paris attacks. Five years later he climbed Tongariro30 Mar 11:08 PM
New ZealandMother of child with disability wants PPE for care workersA Northland mother with a severely disabled son has had her worst fears confirmed.30 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandTwo workers with disability support group test positive for Covid-19Two workers with disability support service Spectrum Care test positive for Covid-19.30 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandMental health patients subjected to degrading treatment - Chief OmbudsmanWaikato DHB has come under fire for its degrading treatment of mental health patients.05 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleReal reason Quaden's family rejected Disneyland tripReason they turned down the $700k raised to send him to Disneyland may be hard to take.28 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandWheelchair-using teen 'humiliated' at Elton concertThe venue operator admits the experience was "completely unacceptable".20 Feb 07:35 AM
