New ZealandTaxi switch strands pupilsSpecial needs students have been stood up with no ride to and from school after a change in the taxi company used by the Government.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Matthews: Disabled people must have a voiceThe Ministry of Education recently made it tougher for students with learning disabilities to continue their studies and attain the qualifications, writes David Matthews.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily celebrates school decisionA High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool children's safety 'paramount'Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.12 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandParata's closure unlawfulEducation Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShould disabled pay more?Mary Poppins producers have apologised to two women who were told they would have to buy more expensive tickets for their wheelchair-bound children.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ made disabled people 'invisible'New Zealand may be in breach of its human rights obligations to significantly disabled people who are being treated as second-class citizens, according to new research.02 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandSpecial-needs plan a 'cruel' changeTwice a week, hundreds of autistic, disabled or intellectually impaired schoolchildren are taken out of their classrooms and given one-on-one tuition for an hour.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy aims to unlock autismGrant helps Auckland scientist to dig deeper into complex disorder.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKidnappers robbed autistic teenA lost autistic teenage boy trying to find the local shop was robbed by two men who promised him a lift.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Crying poor no defence to discrimination of our needy15 May 05:30 PM
