New ZealandThe 28-year-old woman who can't read numbersHannah Hughson can't read road signs, price tags or recipes, but she wants to help others.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdaptive surfing stirs up waves of emotionFrom wheelchair to surfboard - it's now possible. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its usersThe 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.27 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandA glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare conditionDiscover more about rare disorders through the eyes of sufferers on Rare Disease Day.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after hitting Down Syndrome boyTeacher deregistered after hitting a boy on the back with a plastic lizard.27 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandTwin investigations into care, deaths of intellectually disabledWatchdog will consider whether the system is meeting the needs of the most vulnerable14 Feb 02:03 AM
SportYou got me out of a coma!: Caller stuns Radio Sport hostIan Walker came out of a coma after Radio Sport host mentioned football side Liverpool.13 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandMentally unwell woman dies, DHB in breachDHB accepts wrongdoing and promises improvements have been made.11 Feb 01:26 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Don't let bad luck knock you off your perchComment: Many of us never consider what will happen if we are unable to earn a living.02 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandBlind baker gets his dream job, and is helping others who have lost their sightCookie Project employs special needs workers including the blind.02 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelDeaf couple accuses airline of discriminationThe couple said an airline staff member refused to communicate in writing with them.31 Jan 10:13 PM
RugbySailability Whanganui to buy two boats with $20,000 grantSchools and sports groups benefit from December round of grants11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHandcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by 4WDParaplegic handcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by a 4WD while training.10 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandNasty neighbour's note saga: Napier mum overwhelmed by offers of helpPeople all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help.03 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandPaying it forward: Man who lost all limbs gives backAfter David Gould lost all his limbs it was his mobility dog who gave him confidence back.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDistraught Kiwi mum gets anonymous note about 'noisy' sonSolo mum Ana Gray says Wiremu, 7, was diagnosed with autism five years ago.02 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandSight, mobility go but dad's grit remainsWe speak with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death and are now paying it forward.01 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentMaccas worker with Down syndrome retires after 32 yearsBringing smiles to customers' faces, O'Grady has worked at the fast-food store since 1986.16 Dec 11:56 PM
BusinessWorkers with disabilities welcome at AxiamWorkbridge recognises Whanganui employer for going above and beyond04 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandMcDonald's turn away boy with assistance dogApology after autistic boy, 9, and dog kicked out of Auckland restaurant.27 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelParaplegic athlete told to urinate in a bottle by airlineThe paraplegic man was even told by cabin crew to buy a blanket to cover himself up.15 Nov 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNCEA injustice: Poor schools not getting reader-writer helpA third of NCEA students at some schools are getting help to read and write exams.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool expulsion can be fatal - studyStudy linking expulsions to early deaths dramatises the high cost of school failure.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in AfricaSimon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialist teachers big win for kidsMother of an autistic child believes having more school support will make huge difference.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWell-known Kiwi sex worker abused after mobility parking mix-upLisa Lewis said staff have an established practice of letting VIPs park in mobility parks.26 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandHDC reviewer accused of conflict of interestRobert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHotel VIP treated to mobility car parkFran Henricksen says the VIP guest has threatened legal action over her posting.24 Oct 06:15 AM
New ZealandAll go: Justin Hills, 14, set to get back on the busIt's a great result for the 14-year-old who can now go to school like any other kid.17 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandFamily blindsided after Go Bus axes son's transportSchool is Justin Hills' only escape, and now his family have to fork out to get him there.15 Oct 02:31 AM
TravelFamily refused flight after autistic son's 'meltdown'A family with two autistic sons were denied boarding on an American Airlines flight.08 Oct 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe Kiwi teen who's been excluded from school for 4 yearsHe appears a healthy, active 15-year-old. But he hasn't been to school since 2014.01 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandHeroic toddler gets surgery for misshapen headMaddie Blitvitch survived her second major surgery. That wasn't the end of her troubles.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour-year-old Kiwi boy born deaf, now speaks three languagesCochlear implants were a game-changer for four-year-old Matthias Berndt.27 Sep 05:00 PM
