PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pure fantasy': Govt's unaffordable $24 million pilotWhat happens when you give disabled people all the help they need? Govt is finding out.09 May 05:27 PM
New ZealandPolice share friendly reminder of their 111 text serviceAs Kiwis celebrate NZ Sign Language Week, police share reminder about their text service.09 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandFonterra's kind gesture life-changing for struggling familyFor 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.08 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandDisability funding cuts: Commissioner seeks answersDisabled people must be 'front and centre' of Govt's wellbeing budget, commissioner says.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Life's basic need - Let's treat disabled people rightEDITORIAL: It is time we need to reshuffle the health budget's pot of cash.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Limit showers and meals: 'Ruthless' plans to cut disabled care revealedDocuments reveal "appalling" disability sector cost-saving tactics for the first time.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSigns for visually impaired miss the mark with un-raised brailleThe signs appear to include braille - except the dots have been printed on a flat surface.15 Apr 12:20 AM
EntertainmentBreaking down barriers: Shorty St casts first Down Syndrome actorWellingtonian Jacob Dombroski will come onto the show as a guest cast member.13 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleSeverely disabled woman victim of vile note after parking in disabled bayDisabled woman left shaken by vile note which lashed out at her condition.11 Apr 10:07 PM
LifestyleLegal action taken after autistic child forced to wear a hi-vis jacket at schoolMother takes legal action against school over autistic child.07 Apr 05:57 AM
New ZealandChild suffers brain damage after choking on appleCall for tighter rules after child suffers brain damage after choking on an apple.31 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandWorkers bullied, hours cut after pay equity settlementPay equity has transformed low-paid workers' lives. It has also had some downsides.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia bill will impact many, says terminally ill womanShould euthanasia become legal, one Kiwi feels she would have to justify to her life.27 Mar 04:00 PM
SportPara equestrians: Long may they reinPara equestrian at Horse of the Year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Mar 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Every hour is questioned': Disabled funding quietly being cut, advocates sayOne intellectually disabled man has had his support package cut by half.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTetraplegic model once planned to end her life in SwitzerlandClaire Freeman once sought to escape pain until a happy accident improved her life.10 Mar 07:44 AM
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
