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 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heartfelt call on Govt for law changeFamilies fighting to be paid for caring for their disabled loved ones want a law repealed.05 Mar 04:00 PM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 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 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
SportWatch: One-legged batsman flays attackIs this the most inspirational cricketing moment of the year?30 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandDisabled 'must be part of abuse inquiry'"We can't just do one part of society and not include the other parts of society."27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThomas makes for a memorable 21stMatthew Smith, who is autistic, celebrated his 21st birthday with a special trip15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's death taken up with Japanese governmentKiwi officials will be discussing Kelly Savage's death with Japan's Foreign Ministry.15 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandGirl's ideas win her a trip to AustriaEight-year-old girl has world-beating ideas for others with hearing loss.12 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandHorses injured by overnight trespassersThe horses may not be able to be ridden again after the incident.12 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandO'Connor says state should help those in needNew MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare10 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandAward winner searching for a Kiwi accentGeneva Hakaraia-Tino is developing a Kiwi accent on her communication device.10 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandGolden Kiwi switches to marathonWheelchair athlete expects New York marathon to take about 150 minutes31 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandCourt quashes claims for special patientsThe claims brought by the three patients spanned about 13 years.30 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandBoy shot with BB gun at Tauranga collegeA family is in tears after a boy was shot with a BB gun at Tauranga Boys' College.27 Oct 05:00 AM
LifestyleMum: Abortion not the answer to severe birth defectsHer baby died 14 hours after birth with severe health issues - but the mum has no regrets.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGifted kids win big in coalition dealStudents are celebrating after NZ First wins a student loans write-off in priority areas.24 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandApp to help stop disability park abuseA new app is being launched to work against people illegally parking in disability spaces.11 Oct 10:06 PM
LifestyleStar Purina Pound pup joins marathonTV star rescue dog forerunner for inclusion by taking part in 2017 Auckland Marathon.07 Oct 04:00 PM
