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‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed
Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
Guide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired woman
Sue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.
The dog that changed Laura’s life
Losing her vision at 30, she regained freedom and a loving friend.
Helen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impaired
The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.
Eye health for Māori and Pasifika is far from equitable
Unregistered dispensing opticians causing problems
Guide dog Julz lands on her paws in Whanganui
Julz is the only guide dog working in Whanganui with Sarah Fallen, who is legally blind.
Beautiful vision: Whanganui a new chapter for author
Minnie Baragwanath's book "Blindingly Obvious" is a candid account of an eventful life.
Blind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’
The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.
Woman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dots
Woman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.
Postcode lottery over cataract surgery to end
A major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.
Late TV star's tragic illness revealed
1980s sitcom star hid her health issues for at least 30 years before her death.
'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissal
Legally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.
Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.
Blind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodus
Fallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.