New ZealandDeaf student strives against all oddsSetting up a support group in her community is just the beginning for Madison Davy.22 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandNew report slams 'disgusting' family carers policyStudy finds discontent and scepticism about commitment to paying family carers.15 May 05:42 AM
New ZealandGrieving widow: 'It was cancer and we weren't told'Man told of cancer over a year after alarming scan that was never followed up, widow tells11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore funds in Budget for special educationSpecial education - or learning support - is a pressure point in the education system.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisability advocate jets to Europe to challenge assumptionsKylee Black talks openly about her incurable condition and an upcoming trip of a lifetime.10 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 primary schools ask parents to pay for teacher aides and supportMore than two-thirds of schools say they don't get enough support for all children.02 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandParaplegic's 'incredibly brave' return to RotoruaWoman returns to the city where she became a paraplegic to take on the Rotorua Marathon.01 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandWill disability carers policy be revoked? Government won't sayHealth minister says a review will be fast-tracked, but refuses to release information.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFirst Papatoetoe bus crash victim, Taylor King, farewelledFunerals for Taylor King and Jeremy Tokotai Kaukasi will be held today and Monday.20 Apr 04:01 AM
LifestyleMum fires back at rude note over disabled parkShe got a note shaming her for using a disabled parking spot, despite having a permit.02 Apr 01:17 AM
KahuState-care abuse: Time to have your saySubmissions into the inquiry are now welcome.30 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandTop uni library cuts 45 jobs, more to comeMusic school and library cuts foreshadow more job losses as varsity trims costs.28 Mar 04:12 AM
ParalympicsLiam Malone: From blade runner to marathon manParalympics double gold sprint medallist Liam Malone is training for his first marathon.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop award for first female censorJane Wrightson is one of the people receiving an award from Massey University tomorrow.20 Mar 12:22 AM
ParalympicsCorey Peters 10th in giant slalomCorey Peters had a tough ask to match or better his 2014 Paralympic giant slalom silver.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandUN to assess NZ's family care policyLaw withholding payment from families caring for disabled loved ones is under scrutiny.13 Mar 08:21 PM
ParalympicsWinter Paralympian hunts for 1 per cent in wind tunnelCorey Peters' pursuit of a split second faces scrutiny on the slopes of PyeongChang.08 Mar 10:37 AM
ParalympicsWinter Paralympics: Peters named NZ flagbearerCorey Peters will lead the New Zealand team into the Winter Paralympics at PyeongChang.08 Mar 09:12 AM
New ZealandDisabled woman speaks out on euthanasia billDisabled people with incurable conditions are worried by the End of Life Choice Bill.07 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandEnd of Life Bill alarm for disability sectorEuthanasia bill poses risks to disabled people, say disability rights groups.07 Mar 01:54 AM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: Care within the family should be paidCOMMENT: Family carers were deprived of their legal rights by he previous Government.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs cagey over family carers law repealLabour politicians are placing trust in Health Minister David Clark to sort policy change.06 Mar 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamilies' long fight: 'I'm doing my best but I am a nothing'Families of the severely disabled have been fighting to be paid for their work.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarer's campaign: June and Maraea's storyFamilies of the severely disabled are fighting to be paid for their work as carers.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily carers' heartfelt call on Govt for law changeFamilies fighting to be paid for caring for their disabled loved ones want a law repealed.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarer's campaign: Talia and Sarah's storyFamilies of severely disabled are fighting to be paid for their work as carers.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWide-ranging reforms for schools announcedEducation summits in May will kick off wide-ranging reforms.20 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandDisabled man's mum wins case against Govt: 'You have to fight'Diane Moody cares for her son 24-7, but the Government pays for just 17 hours a week.07 Feb 05:10 AM
LifestyleHow a Kiwi woman bullied over autism finds comfort"People see me out in the community and they judge me .. students at uni think I'm weird."01 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandBullied boy now 'walking on air'Boy's new school promises to make the placement "the best it can be for the child".11 Jan 07:36 AM
New ZealandParents win breakthrough for bullied kidsPakuranga parents say their autistic son, 12, was bullied by kids and mocked by a teacher.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool must pay $3000 after locking up autistic childThe 11-year-old boy was locked in the room for up to 10 minutes at a time.18 Dec 01:54 AM
LifestyleMeet the Kiwi starting a dating site for disabled people"This is about enabling people to find love and achieve what they want in life."07 Dec 06:54 AM
New ZealandWord cards help Kaya learn to readCharlotte Fischer says her daughter Kaya has become a passionate reader thanks to Speld.05 Dec 09:00 AM
