New Zealand‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaintsBroken ankle sufferer left standing in street in pain for taxis that never arrived.15 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesTeething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaksThere have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.15 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleConjoined twins dead at 62 - the pair who defied medical expectationsThe oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania.14 Apr 06:03 AM
TalanoaWilliam Sangster: 'How can a journalist tell stories if he’s non-verbal?'OPINION: 'I had to come up with different ways to interview people.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaFormer kickboxing champ 'Psycho' Suttie calls out drivers who abuse disabled car parksSuttie's 11-year-old son Phoenix was born with Cerebral Palsy.12 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandHeavyweight kickboxer encourages people not to park in handicap spacesFormer heavyweight kickboxer and Muay Thai champ Jason Suttie is encouraging people not to park in disabled carpark spots because people need them. Video / Jason SuttieWatch10 Apr 10:27 PM
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Incredible and unexpected': StarJam response delights jammersIn less than a week, the not-for-profit raised more than $165,000.08 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandWaikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound courseThe special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.07 Apr 11:55 PM
Black CapsWatch: 'Just keep going': Chris Cairns walks with cane after spinal strokeBlack Caps great Chris Cairns continues to make remarkable progress.07 Apr 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSpinal Destination star on overcoming darkness, depression and his disabilityA sudden accident left him a tetraplegic, now he’s the star of a new local dramedy.05 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandParalympian's 'wounded soul' healed by a love of jazzGold-winning Paralympian Dave MacCalman has no complaints and no regrets.05 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaygroup for parents? How Ghana's hospitality inspired a caregiving movementRochelle Hairs is bringing a slice of Africa to Hawke's Bay for a good cause.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandEnrich+ gallery showcases local entries for IHC Art Awards 2024Mayor Susan O'Regan has also been asked to pick three pieces for the Art Studio Awards.03 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandGisborne disabled strategy 10 years out of date - advocate findsDisabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.02 Apr 11:21 PM
TennisWaikato to receive special new para table tennis programmeParafed Waikato and Waikato Table Tennis designed the pilot with six other organisations.27 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the firstGovt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.26 Mar 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why punish disabled children and their parents; NZ doesn't need tax cutsOPINION: The promise of tax cuts was only an election bribe to help get into power.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCabinet goes into damage control over disability allowancesChris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.26 Mar 05:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbeliefNever before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to liveShe could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.23 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandDisabled mother says disability cuts are ‘devastating’The mum of two children with severe ADHD says parenting as a disabled person was not easy.22 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: $90k invention helps boy walk again, eight years after choking tragedyHow the community has helped make his parents' dream come true.22 Mar 08:36 PM
TalanoaDisabilities community hope to grow the sport of adaptive boxingAn inclusive adaptive boxing event plans to expand and raise awareness of the sport.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis blindsided by disability support controversyOPINION: The Finance Minister was not best pleased to start her week with a PR disaster.22 Mar 12:12 AM
PoliticsThe Govt belt-tightening that even Seymour thinks went too farIn a wide-ranging chat, David Seymour committed to no new taxes.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocates slam changes to disability funding'At the moment I’m more concerned about caregivers of children with disabilities.'21 Mar 01:18 AM
Talanoa'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav JurisichTomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.21 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is this how the Govt treats our vulnerable disabled?; Kāinga Ora crackdownOPINION: Will this Govt succumb to foot-in-mouth disease?20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support fundingThe changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.19 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldDisabled US man makes desperate appeal days before scheduled executionWillie James Pye, 59, is scheduled to be executed this Wednesday.18 Mar 09:55 PM
New Zealand'We deserve better': Disabilities community call for better accessiblityMembers of the disabled community marched to Parliament a petition for change.13 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandGuide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired womanSue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.12 Mar 01:29 AM
