Boy in wheelchair given chance to run on world stage
10-year-old Cooper went from a sport-filled life to being a wheelchair user.
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80-year-old dies at Mumbai Airport due to wheelchair shortage
Could mobility support have prevented the fatality?
The long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside down
Couple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.
Forget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedication
Some dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.
Revealed: New benefit rates reduce forecast incomes of disabled by $2300 by 2028
Fresh modelling shows disabled people will lose out.
Dancing with myself: Lusi Faiva brings her life story to the stage
'This isn’t sad disability porn.'
Nurse cleared of inappropriately touching a tetraplegic patient's genitals
The nurse admitted to touching the patient's genitals but only to change his catheter.
'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Parents lay complaint over school's alleged over-sedation of epileptic son
Spencer Cauty received more than 10 doses of sedative at school 'unnecessarily'.
'How my husband became my brother'
She now shares her life with her former husband and her new man.
'Body not by Ozempic': How Christina Applegate stole the show
OPINION: Amid the glitz of the Emmys, Applegate's resilience shone through.
Vacant $50m property in central Auckland vandalised as former owners look for a new home for the disabled
The new board at Laura Fergusson Trust is now looking for a new facility in Auckland.
Meet the bionic woman who was run over by a Tube train. Twice
Times: Sarah de Lagarde lay trapped and bleeding for 15 minutes before help came.
'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client
He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.
Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”
Helen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impaired
The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Daughter who plotted her abusive mother's death released from prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.
Daughter to be paroled years after persuading boyfriend to kill her abusive mother
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.
A home for Christmas: Family on housing register for seven years finally get a place
A Christchurch family have received some Christmas cheer.
Privacy blunder: Whaikaha mistakenly sent IHC names of nine complainants
One of the complainants whose name was disclosed to IHC has called for an investigation.
Hawke’s Bay’s Forrest Gump gets things on-track
Once the Hawke’s Bay teen started running, he never looked back.
Whanganui charity puts building up for sale
The charity was examining how to operate due to recent changes in the economy.
Watch: 'Not done yet': Chris Cairns walks into pub after spinal stroke
Black Caps great Chris Cairns continues to make remarkable progress.
'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his hands
It was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.
'I forgive the culprit who stole my car. We all deserve second chances'
Rex Natoealofa lost his legs when he contracted meningitis as a teenager.
'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move
Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.
Young woman who claimed spina bifida as treatment injury retains ACC payout
The now-20-year-old uses a wheelchair and will be dependent on support for life.
Magical bridge sets the benchmark for playgrounds in New Zealand
The Magical Bridge Playground has something for everyone.
Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’
"To me, I am Samoan-Tongan first before any impairment I have."
Wheelchair Wagon still on a roll 40 years later
A pressing need in the community has been met by dedicated volunteers since 1983.