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
New ZealandFlat hunting in Wellington: Months of uncertainty, 50 listings contactedWellington's rental crisis hits minority groups hardest.19 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Unlawful and discriminatory': Disabled children fight for an education'Parents shouldn't be relying on luck for their child to succeed in the classroom.'11 Feb 07:26 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The heart-breaking experiences of mothers with ME"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandCarpark clash: Woman given the finger by driver taking up three mobility spacesThe driver swore at the woman after she told him to move his car.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandSticker campaign highlights road-crossing issues for visually impairedSilent crossing signals still a problem for blind people in the capital.26 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan with Down Syndrome went out for a pie and a doughnut, and got robbedRobbery of Down Syndrome man "despicable", but "sadly, not unheard-of".12 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Sir Robert Martin for services to people with disabilitiesSir Robert Martin has been honoured for services to people with disabilities.30 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand12 Days of Christmas: Yes Disability Resource CentreCafe culture grows confidence of disabled students.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents of disabled teen says he deserves to be heard as court case kicks offEamon Marshall's family just want to see the emails.02 Dec 10:21 PM
BasketballKiwi basketballer feared for life after teammate's death from mystery illnessCoroner confirms infection caused death, but how they got it remains a mystery.29 Nov 04:00 PM
BasketballCoroner confirms reason for NZ sport star's sudden deathA coroner has confirmed there will be no post-mortem due to the clear case.26 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballShock death: Mystery illness claims NZ sports star's lifeTere Tuakana's partner sat by his bedside as he took his last breath.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Disability aid failure mars wellbeing aimEDITORIAL: Enabling good lives is a worthy aim but requires more than matching shortfalls.18 Nov 04:00 PM
