New Zealand'Shut up and get on with it': Liam Malone on his hopes and fears for NZ and the world"Why did we go so far to stop producing the next Ernest Rutherford?"08 Nov 09:09 AM
New ZealandDown syndrome hasn’t stopped Maui Oliver from achieving his taekwondo dreamsBlack belt and NZ representative takes on new role as instructor.05 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeautiful vision: Whanganui a new chapter for authorMinnie Baragwanath's book "Blindingly Obvious" is a candid account of an eventful life.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAutistic man who was brutally bashed four years ago diesBradlee Mackay went far and wide asking people for car regos, collecting 40,000 of them.01 Nov 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Open letter to Sam Cane, IHC, Auckland's half marathonOPINION: A South African rugby fan offers words of comfort to the All Blacks captain.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Kahu‘I went from people reporting on me to reporting my own stories’“Smash through these doors and build a new one for everyone," reporter Will Sangster says.27 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandCalls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrustReview of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.27 Oct 02:08 AM
LifestyleBlind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandBoy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.13 Oct 11:10 PM
Talanoa'It doesn't matter which government it is. Not enough has been done'Pacific disability advocates call on next government to provide better services for them.12 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsParalympian Cameron Leslie helps launch campaign to change disability narrativeLeslie hopes to normalise impairment and what is possible.12 Oct 02:22 AM
Talanoa'I have to block out the outside world and negative comments'John Fiu, who was born with a rare brain condition, doesn't let that stop him fighting.09 Oct 11:30 PM
TalanoaLiving with cerebral palsy: 'It just means having a different operating system'Rapper Ben "Benza" Tuimaseve shares what life is like with cerebral palsy.06 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandMan with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crashHe had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.06 Oct 05:19 AM
TalanoaWorld Cerebral Palsy Day: 'People with disabilities do have dreams'"Stop seeing us as a pity...because people with disabilities all have their potential."05 Oct 09:15 PM
EntertainmentSelma Blair seen in rare public appearanceThe actor, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, hails new legislation.04 Oct 08:27 AM
TalanoaFirst deaf Miss Samoa contestant a role model for Samoa's vulnerableAfele said she wanted to use the competition as a platform of social inclusion.02 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandWoman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warningsAlzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.02 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandDoctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitatedThe woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.19 Sep 10:44 PM
LifestyleBodybuilder mum's motivation: ‘MS won’t stop me’After learning to walk again, Hannah Aitken is determined to keep on posing.17 Sep 05:45 AM
LifestyleKiwi para shooter aims for Paralympic dreamNeelam O'Neill hopes she can inspire other young Kiwis to take a shot.15 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelStop crowding the luggage carousel, says Paralympian'Can we all agree to publicly shame anybody who does this?'14 Sep 08:46 PM
KahuAutistic boy wins national golf title after only playing three rounds - everThe 12-year-old schoolboy cleaned up all comers to take out the title at the Aims Games.12 Sep 06:03 AM
Black CapsWatch: 'Inch by inch': Chris Cairns walks after spinal strokeThe Black Caps great shares an update on his recovery battle.06 Sep 06:16 AM
World'I felt like I was born again': More than 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma unseen since World War IThere are not nearly enough prosthetic specialists in Ukraine to handle the growing need.04 Sep 08:38 AM
New ZealandHer son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."01 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Harry's Heart of Invictus is a mess - but a heartstring-pullerIt is an undeniable novelty to hear him talking about someone other than himself for once.30 Aug 10:12 PM
New Zealand'I very much favoured winning': Paralympic champion Dame Sophie Pascoe on her different approach“Swimming’s such a lonely sport - it’s just you and the black line."29 Aug 05:00 PM
Black CapsWatch: 'Ain’t pretty' - Chris Cairns stands unaided two years after spinal strokeBlack Caps great shares an update on his recovery battle.24 Aug 07:40 PM
TravelPikes Peak proves high-altitude adventures are for everyoneFrom Old West cowboys to modern adventurers, Colorado beckons all explorers.24 Aug 02:43 AM
TalanoaPacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challengesOf the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandEmployers attitudes big barrier to disabled employment"It’s just about being flexible, accommodating and willing."22 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandToddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilitiesLittle Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.21 Aug 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Appalling' employment gap for disabled people needs urgent attention - advocacy group"Some people just think of disabled people as being, somehow, less than or not as good."18 Aug 02:58 AM
