New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: When Isaac met LiamWhat happens when a boy meets his new dog? Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Jul 06:53 PM
New ZealandSchoolboy who met Chiefs star diesA former Kawerau boy who met a Chiefs rugby player a month ago has died of cancer.20 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandDuo helps disabled people find friendsTwo passionate Kiwis are paving the way for like-minded people to meet.18 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandPM calls Disability Minister's tweet 'a mistake'MP Nicky Wagner insults disabled community with "a slip of the finger", PM backs her.17 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandFamily 'devastated' blind daughter will be deportedA young girl who suffers from several medical ailments to be sent back to her birthplace.10 Jun 08:15 AM
New ZealandTeacher aides: higher pay, fewer hours?Principals say school support staff hours may have to be cut if their wages are lifted.28 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandSleep study to help Kiwi kids with ASDA new study will tackle sleep problems affecting Kiwi kids with autism spectrum disorder.21 May 10:50 PM
EmploymentDisabled bring workplace benefitsA recruitment company has expanded its diversity to educate employers and the disabled10 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandDentists go mobile for needy childrenA mobile dentistry clinic is being launched for needy families in West Auckland09 May 08:17 PM
New ZealandBorn deaf no barrier to varsity graduateA man who was born totally deaf will graduate with a Masters at Auckland University today.30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTrain victim amputee faces challengesMorgan Jones was 6 when he fell through a safety rail and onto the tracks below.21 Apr 08:27 PM
New ZealandCarer who 'made fun' of art loses caseA carer who allegedly made fun of her disabled charge's art loses employment case.18 Apr 06:16 AM
World'We still won't let Charlie go'The London High Court ruled this week that it was time to let baby Charlie Gard die.15 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentBreaking down the barriers to employmentThousands of people could be helped into long-term employment via a new initiative.13 Apr 02:49 AM
OpinionTeach all teachers strategies for autismAutism NZ CEO Dane Dougan says all teachers should learn strategies for autistic pupils.12 Apr 05:19 AM
New ZealandOffice is now 'school' for autistic boyParents looking for school that will take autistic Hamilton boy expelled for hitting.11 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandIHC cuts leave Dunedin families in limboIHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.09 Apr 10:21 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeWe need to talk about autismCOMMENT: Parents need Govt to fund help courses, writes Deborah Hill Cone.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's the love-light of my life'Nellie Pemberton "fell for his blue eyes" when she met the love of her life.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTwo charged over alleged cash kickbacksTwo people have been charged over alleged kickbacks at two Manukau Maori organisations.04 Apr 07:22 AM
New ZealandTetraplegic bed-bound after carer leavesKellie Aitchison has been left scrambling to help her tetraplegic son.02 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandNo taxi, no school for boy with cancerA boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.29 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: Trackable 111 calls to benefit people who experience difficulties talkingAn amendment to the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code now means emergency calls can be tracked to help emergency services locate you more quickly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandBlindness bars top graduate from jobsTop marketing graduate Kyal Little is still looking for a job 18 months after graduating - because he hasn't yet found an employer 28 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandAccess could mean an extra $500 a yearThe unemployment rate for New Zealand's 1.1m people with disabilities is 9.2 per cent.27 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandPart of the learning journeySpecial needs teacher says mainstream schools may have difficulty dealing with behaviour problems because they lack the expertise.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAutistic group: 4 years' jail not enoughAn autistic advocacy group says a 4four-year jail term for a Blenheim mother who killed her autistic daughter was "nowhere near enough". Autistic 05 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleIs this the saddest video ever?A son has published heart-wrenching video filmed with his mother, who has dementia, as she forgets who he is for the first time.01 Feb 06:14 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like to be fat-shamed in a viral memeThey provide laughs on social media, but what about the real people pictured in those "funny" memes?23 Jan 03:00 AM
LifestyleMum of disabled kid outraged by note on carThe mother of a disabled child claims she found an angry note posted on a car that shamed her for parking in a handicapped space.25 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandSibCamp gives kids of special children time outBrothers and sisters of disabled children often do it tough - they may feel they have less attention or are bullied at school.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: Arms open for accessibility in the TronHamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandBoy star out and about after horror crashActor James Rolleston presented an award at an event in Auckland last night, four months after the crash which almost claimed his life.29 Nov 06:06 PM
