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
New ZealandCarer allegedly steals $400 from man stranded in showerThe worker was fired, but the disabled man has been left angry and fearful by the incident27 Sep 10:24 AM
New ZealandKiwi euthanasia champion charged with murder in South AfricaKiwi pleads not guilty to murder, but admits helping friend take lethal drugs.20 Sep 06:47 AM
New ZealandMeet the finalists of the Attitude AwardsA rock-climber, a bungy-jumping wheelchair user and others are up for Attitude Awards.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFight for man's KiwiSaver heads to ParliamentMother & son seeking access to funds before his likely premature death head to Parliament.12 Sep 05:24 AM
KahuMeet Stephen the reo Māori speaker"If you didn't know Stephen, you would think he's Māori." Made with funding from NZ On Air09 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandBig deals on wheels highlight spinal injuriesMinisters get a taste of what wheelchair-bound people deal with on a day-to-day basis.05 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandMum who killed autistic daughter to be released from prisonDonella Knox, a solo mum, killed her after a 20-year battle with her violent outbursts.30 Aug 05:35 AM
ParalympicsMore commercial advances for the Paralympic movementTower Insurance has joined a growing portfolio of sponsors behind the para-sport movement.24 Aug 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearching for Nigel: Family's heartbreaking hunt for answersA family opens up to Steve Braunias about their search for answers over son's vanishing.24 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandMobility scooter freak accident: 'It was a terrible sight ... I couldn't not do anything'A mother who phoned 111 says the woman's scarf had got caught in the back wheel.20 Aug 04:43 AM
PoliticsSir Mason Durie on Dame Tariana Turia's place in MaoridomDame Tariana Turia is a wahine toa15 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Joan and Tim Fairhall take KiwiSaver fight to ParliamentA mother and son seeking access to his KiwiSaver funds before his likely premature death took their fight to Parliament.Watch12 Aug 05:42 AM
EntertainmentShortland St row: Down syndrome girl's powerful response"It is a very raw, painful thing to feel you have to validate your child's right to life."01 Aug 03:17 AM
New Zealand'It rips you' - Family stretched by severe asthmaOne basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo healthcare faults in Ruby Knox murder - reviewFurther deaths of disabled will occur if services not better funded, review says.18 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandCrash by alleged drunk driver leaves amputee strandedFlat Bush crash: "He turned my station wagon into a bloody hatchback."17 Jul 04:57 AM
