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<i>Editorial:</i> A case which needs more discussion

Should parents who act as carers for their severely disabled adult children receive financial support from the Government?

Carer dad says Ryall should 'give us our due'

Cliff Robinson has a message for Health Minister Tony Ryall: "Show some sense and good grace and give us our due."

ACC's 'offensive' email

An ACC staff member emailed a recent widow saying: "Just so you know ... I am not God and therefore I do not determine when people live or die".

Pay parents of disabled adults, says tribunal

Parents win disabled care case

Parents who care for severely disabled adult children should be eligible to receive payments, a tribunal has ruled.

<i>David Russell:</i> Let's make houses that say welcome

Gift horse for riding therapy

Special Olympics' final touches

Disabled athletes have shot at glory

Complaints pour in after Henry calls Boyle 'retarded'

The Human Rights Commission has received nearly 200 calls after TV host Paul Henry referred to intellectually-disabled star Susan Boyle as "retarded".

Banking for elderly to be made easier

'Retard' as offensive as racial slurs – Special Olympics

Special Olympics NZ requests a review of broadcasting standards to ensure the use of "retard" is regarded as unacceptable.

IHC furious at 'retarded' slur

$340,000 for hearing study

Wheelchair bound woman robbed