New ZealandStarving Wellington woman succeeds in death wishWellington woman Margaret Page, whose decision to starve herself sparked widespread debate across New Zealand, has died.30 Mar 06:40 PM
WorldParents win fight to sterilise daughterThe Family Court in Queensland has authorised the parents of a profoundly disabled girl to give their daughter a hysterectomy.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandDeaf mate swindles $130kMortgage broker Mike Pero feels "violated" by a deaf woman who stole over $130,000 from the Christchurch deaf community by using his name.06 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandA brave dad shoulders the heartbreaking burden of careCliff Robinson has invested a lifetime raising his disabled son and daughter and is fighting the Government to lighten his load.29 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldMercy killings undertaken by two mums, only one goes to jailBoth are loving mothers, who after years of devoted care to their disabled children felt they had no choice but to take the law into their own hands but while one was allowed to walk free from court yesterday the other will go to jail.25 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandCrown to appeal decision that carer parents should be paidThe Crown is appealing a landmark Human Rights Review Tribunal decision enabling parents caring for severely disabled adult children to be paid.21 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandBSA investigates Henry's Boyle commentsThe Broadcasting Standards Authority is investigating <i>Breakfast</i> host Paul Henry over comments he made about singer Susan Boyle.21 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandShould parents who act as carers for their severely disabled adult children receive financial support from the Government?11 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandCarer 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."11 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC's 'offensive' emailAn 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".09 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandParents win disabled care caseParents who care for severely disabled adult children should be eligible to receive payments, a tribunal has ruled.08 Jan 04:36 AM
