New ZealandAbuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redressThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class systemThe Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandUse of restraint and force revealed in disability support reportPoor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.17 Jul 02:22 AM
Crime‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trialThe parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport workers caught abusing disabled woman - 'you’re an ugly human being'She wanted to keep her iPad and charger in her room.15 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreamsSurgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA 'Burning Love' for exercise: Filling the gap for disabled fitness in Hawke's BayLeana Becker saw a need, so she set out to make a difference.08 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandCircus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilitiesThe community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew homes from $49k: House Me cuts pricesNew showroom is about to open at Wigram in that fast-growing area of Christchurch.04 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandJan Lawton looks forward to relaxing retirement after long service at Workbridge'Jan is very well-known and respected in the Whanganui community,'30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldLawsuit revived over US woman found alive in body bagShe gasped for air with her eyes open when a body bag was unzipped at a funeral home.29 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandPhone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteersThose with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.21 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrongOPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Carrie Lagerstedt on decluttering neurodiverse homesA small business susses out the difference between chronic disorganisation and hoarding.16 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelTop accessible attractions on the Gold CoastThere are lots of accessible adventures to be had across the Gold Coast.16 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survivedTimes: In June 2004, Frank Gardner the storyteller became the story himself.11 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bedCare staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.09 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAustralia’s major airports introduce Sunflower Lanyards for those with hidden disabilitiesFive airports in Australia are stepping up to help those who need extra assistance.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLive with Attitude - Mads HarropNZ musician Mads Harrop talks to Attitude's Tanya Black on what it's like living with Tourette syndrome. Video / Attitude PicturesWatch08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin musician Mads Harrop on living with Tourette syndromeDunedin musician Mads Harrop has lost count of the times she’s been told to watch her language in public. Video / Attitude PicturesWatch08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin musician shines light on living with Tourette syndromeMads Harrop says she finds solace from her condition while on stage.08 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAn amazing, accessible adventure awaits you in the Blue MountainsThe Blue Mountains offer a stunning and accessible day out just an hour from Sydney.07 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAdvocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'“I see nothing in this Budget for those on low incomes, all I see is cuts."30 May 07:08 AM
New ZealandLandlord tried to evict disabled car crash victim for not keeping rental cleanThe tenant would have been left homeless if the landlord had been successful.21 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe truth about OCD – separating fact from fictionOCD is a mental health condition that's often misunderstood. Here's what you need to know.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcementsBoss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.16 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandHastings 'accessible toilet' inaccessible for eight monthsHastings woman Coleen Davey has been left wondering how long a 'temporary' closure is.14 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPrudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their livesOPINION: Most people want to make decisions for themselves. This is a human right.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognitionThose with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.09 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAnnalise's autism journeyNorthland mother Ashleigh Wyse on daughter Annalise's autism journey. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch09 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."08 May 08:00 PM
