New ZealandAutistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walkThe family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support. 23 Apr 10:15 PM
Sport'New level of freedom': Halberg Games' positive impact on young athletesKiran Dixon has attended every Halberg Games, from being a competitor to now an employee. 23 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the DisabledRiding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.22 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: 1 in 6 Kiwis is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?OPINION: Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare. 22 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandFrustrations over having to re-prove permanent disabilities People with permanent disabilities are having to prove their condition multiple times.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transportThe students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandAmputee begs thieves to return his footSomeone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.14 Apr 11:57 PM
New Zealand‘Game-changer’: NZ Spinal Trust’s role in Kiwi teen’s remarkable journeyHow a life-changing crash led to a new path on the slopes.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew homes open doors for young disabled NorthlandersRest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmpowering young people living with disabilitiesRecreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla YeomanWatch11 Apr 12:43 AM
WorldUS police shoot disabled teen behind fence, sparking outrageHe is non-verbal and 'can hardly walk'. They put nine bullets in him.09 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandSix-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportationHis parents believe new policy discriminates against all children with disabilities. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportationSix-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was deadMan had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.03 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandAutism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreamsAutism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.02 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learnersThe original 1965 building still stands, now with many upgrades.01 Apr 11:00 PM
NetballKiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchairShe aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: World Down Syndrome Day will knock your socks off!Reporter MJ finds out what kids love about being themselves and sharing the joy of living with Down syndrome. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilitiesMichial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.31 Mar 04:00 AM
LifestyleFrom coma to courage: Kiwi woman’s inspiring health journeyA case of listeria left Grace in a coma but she insists that life is far from over.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmpowering young people living with disabilitiesRecreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla YeomanWatch27 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School: Diamond jubileePrincipal Barrie Wickens takes NZME on a tour of Tauranga Special School in 18th Avenue. Video / Tom EleyWatch26 Mar 12:53 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
WorldTrump requests study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no linkExperts have criticised the study, calling it a waste of funds and misleading.08 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special OlympicsNine Kiwis are representing New Zealand among over 1500 athletes.03 Mar 09:45 PM
World‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failurePope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.03 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lostThe family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘My life as a CODA’: What it’s like growing up as the family’s only hearing personJodee Mundy's new solo show Personal bridges the world of sound and the world of silence.22 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhen Harry met Richie: Prince and All Black great bond at Invictus Games Richie McCaw has been a supporter of the Invictus Games for years. 14 Feb 06:47 PM
