PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn exhausting fight: Couple considered giving up their daughter entirelyA new report has highlighted the huge strain on the disability sector.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe Kiwi tetraplegic changing adventure tourism for goodA 'bit of a mishap' left him a tetraplegic, but this Kiwi didn't change his attitude.16 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMobility scooter spotted in 80km/h zoneMobility scooter rider alarms after-school motorists on Auckland highway.06 Nov 08:28 AM
New ZealandDisability rights activist tells of 'cruel' abuse in state care"I did not understand how people could be so cruel."05 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandParty horror: Woman a paraplegic after falling from third storeyAJ Pouoa broke her back and thought her sporting career was over.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMum shares special moment with deaf daughter at Stan Walker concertElizabeth Kay, 36, used sign language to sing to her daughter, Natalia, who is deaf.17 Oct 05:31 PM
New ZealandHalberg Games kick off in Auckland with a splash148 physically disabled and visually impaired athletes travelled from across the country.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cruel': Couple jailed for starving disabled manBruce Rangitutia's weight fell from 70kg to 42kg while he lived with his whāngai brother.23 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillor sorry for parking in mobility car park"I'm German. I hate being late. That's my major problem," councillor Siggi Henry said.16 Sep 07:10 AM
EntertainmentTop groups scoop awards for making arts fairerA theatre group started to help the homeless wins top arts award.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Country hick' mum got principal censuredDyslexic boy's mum says principal regarded her as "a country hick".09 Sep 08:25 AM
New ZealandDisabled parking ordeal: Terminally ill man finds threatening notesHastings man wants to spread awareness about illness after notes, $3k damage left on car.02 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandDisabled entrepreneur opens NZ Fashion WeekEntrepreneur and All is for All founder Grace Stratton opened NZ Fashion Week tonight.26 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandFamily overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper HuttRaymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.23 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandWild ride: New Zealand's zany love affair with the mobility scooterKiwis have found some creative uses for the motorised scooters.22 Aug 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Who should we send home from Ihumātao?I hope Ihumātao will not live up to its name with blood being spilled. - Potonga Neilson18 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Don't just want skinny girls': NZ Fashion Week's push for diversityEverybody should be able to have a go, fashion leader says ahead of models' casting call.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Our backwards disability policiesCOMMENT: Disabled Kiwis contending with the backwards processes from last century.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsMan with Down syndrome changes KiwiSaverPeople with life-shortening conditions will get KiwiSaver before age 65.21 Jul 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal overdose: The case health officials don't want you to know aboutAn intellectually disabled person was given an overdose by staff and died in care.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinistry apology: Mum of severely disabled daughter denied aid"I've given up my entire life and marriage to care for her at home," says angry mum.15 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandDeath undiscovered in a council flat: Family wants better care for vulnerableDead man's family calls for more care for elderly in council flats.04 Jul 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegion's MPs oppose euthanasia, are unlikely to changeMaori oppose euthanasia, Rurawhe says. McKelvie opposed it from start.03 Jul 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLowlife steals elderly man's independence"I could see wheel tracks all over the grass ... I followed them for as long as I could."02 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleAutistic boy given cruel and disrespectful school awardA disrespectful end-of-year award was given to a sixth grader at a US middle school.19 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandBusiness that offered blind woman $2.30 an hour nominated for Diversity AwardsThe Cookie Project is one of two finalists in the Diversability Category17 Jun 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1 in 5 land searches involve people with dementiaStatistics show 23 per cent of all land searches in New Zealand are for wanderers.12 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandRecord disability spend not enough - advocatesThe Wellbeing Budget has not lived up to its name for disabled people, advocates say.10 Jun 11:36 PM
WorldSchool's shocking award for student causes outrageThe parents attended the ceremony and were shocked when they heard about the award.05 Jun 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCEO admits 'mistake' in employing blind worker on $2.30/hBut parents of disabled employees want current wage exemptions scheme kept02 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandMother of special needs worker defends company payAir NZ says it is one of more than 50 companies that contract Altus Enterprises26 May 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlind woman on $2.30 an hour gets minimum-wage job offerShe will be paid $123.90 for a 7-hour work day instead of her current $16.10.26 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandAdvocate: No one will hire disabled workers on minimum wageKiwis with disabilities earned half the average income of other NZers, study finds.22 May 11:38 PM
