New ZealandKea Kids News: World Down Syndrome Day will knock your socks off!Reporter MJ finds out what kids love about being themselves and sharing the joy of living with Down syndrome. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilitiesMichial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.31 Mar 04:00 AM
LifestyleFrom coma to courage: Kiwi woman’s inspiring health journeyA case of listeria left Grace in a coma but she insists that life is far from over.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmpowering young people living with disabilitiesRecreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla YeomanWatch27 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School: Diamond jubileePrincipal Barrie Wickens takes NZME on a tour of Tauranga Special School in 18th Avenue. Video / Tom EleyWatch26 Mar 12:53 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
WorldTrump requests study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no linkExperts have criticised the study, calling it a waste of funds and misleading.08 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special OlympicsNine Kiwis are representing New Zealand among over 1500 athletes.03 Mar 09:45 PM
World‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failurePope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.03 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lostThe family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘My life as a CODA’: What it’s like growing up as the family’s only hearing personJodee Mundy's new solo show Personal bridges the world of sound and the world of silence.22 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhen Harry met Richie: Prince and All Black great bond at Invictus Games Richie McCaw has been a supporter of the Invictus Games for years. 14 Feb 06:47 PM
New Zealand‘Severe harm’: Doctors blast ‘inhumane’ funding squeeze for disability sectorJack Murphy, 27, is among those who have missed out on residential care. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics eventAlex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.30 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhen your terminal illness makes you a TikTok starNY Times: After being diagnosed with ALS in 2022 Brooke Eby, 36, found a fan base online.09 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.04 Jan 11:00 PM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandNew see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilitiesThe see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.19 Dec 01:14 AM
LifestyleWatch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viralCassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".16 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide goes the extra mile for CassiusTeacher aide Faith Traill makes a costume every year for Cassius Naera. Video / Courtney NaeraWatch15 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to replace stolen wheelchair vanFor 18 months, Bernard Cockery hasn't been able to travel as freely as he likes.11 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandShine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubileeThe event was attended by more than 150 guests.11 Dec 02:07 AM
New Zealand'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hoursOne woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm living the dream': New homes offer hope for tenants with disabilitiesThe homes give people with disabilities secure housing, sometimes for the first time.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Limping in pain': Row after mall security prevents injured man using scooterDavid Stewart, 54, says he was left feeling embarrassed and suffering in pain.04 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandBreaking barriers: No Limits Paratriathlon celebrates inclusionThe No Limits Paratriathlon attracted 67 young competitors.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMutes from Mars break disability barriers through musicFeaturing musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.26 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleRobotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shortsThe shorts are designed to be worn over everyday clothes.24 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandNZ's first non-binary MP presents maiden speechBenjamin Doyle became a list MP based in Hamilton after Darleen Tana was ousted.22 Nov 03:41 AM
Education'Not being seen': Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hoursParents and principals angered as disabled kids lose vital aide hours in Auckland.20 Nov 08:42 PM
