New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldFirst ever wheelchair user flies into spaceThe German woman engineer took a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.21 Dec 07:57 AM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national gamesThe Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.15 Dec 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O’Reilly: Hiring disabled people isn’t charity — it’s smart businessOPINION: Disabled New Zealanders remain among the most excluded in our labour market.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special OlympicsThe Waikato trio are among 40 riders vying for medals in Christchurch.12 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer GamesHawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.11 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandLandmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkersChristine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.09 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandAthletes step up to lead and inspire at National Summer GamesTauranga athletes take on leadership roles with Special Olympics New Zealand.06 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisabled children may be forced into homeschooling as specialist school rolls fill upAn Auckland school has a waitlist of more than 100 disabled children.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive liftsWhen Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.04 Dec 05:00 PM
TravelAccessible adventure guide to Far North QueenslandAn accessible pontoon boat at Trinity Bay let the family explore at their own pace.02 Dec 05:52 AM
TalanoaAuckland woman fights to bring son with cerebral palsy to New ZealandLoriza Ali is now a NZ citizen and has lived and worked here for more than 10 years.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow cancer, chronic pain and motherhood shaped Jess Quinn's advocacyThe women’s advocate opens up about parenting, health and her mission.30 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndromeThe woman said she would have terminated the pregnancy if she had known.29 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldElderly rebel nuns allowed back in Austrian convent after rowThe trio fled a Catholic care centre in September to secretly return to the convent.29 Nov 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrincipal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zoneClasses are spilling into the library and hall as the Auckland school turns families away.29 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'27 Nov 05:01 PM
LeagueWhat makes wheelchair rugby league one of the most unique sports?The Wheel Kiwis will be making their debut at the Rugby League World Cup next year.27 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial festival celebrates kapa haka performers with intellectual disabilitiesSix kapa haka groups performed at Lake Karapiro’s Sir Don Rowlands Centre.17 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandBeloved principal steps down after 23 years 'We’re here for the kids and we do it for the kids.' 11 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ risks following a dangerous path on euthanasia and taking 'choice' too farOPINION: A new euthanasia bill could expand eligibility far beyond the terminally ill.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
Talanoa'Your daughter is deaf': How measles caused woman to lose hearing as a babySign is Rosie's children's first language 'because that's my language and I'm their mum'.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldTeenage murderer ‘danced’ while Harvey Willgoose lay dyingJudge Ellenbogen said Khan’s age was not reason enough to grant anonymity.22 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandDevon Briggs turns Paris heartbreak into UCI gloryThe 21-year-old struck gold after sitting in the pack for most of the 10km race.22 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay athletes take home 12-medal haul at inclusive world champs in ItalyThe Hawke’s Bay trio claimed 10 golds among 12 medals in Italy.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
WorldJim Sanborn’s Kryptos mystery unravelled after decades of secrecyScraps labelled 'BERLIN CLOCK' in Jim Sanborn’s archive unlocked the code.18 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
