New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The cost of these things is ridiculous': Blind Kiwis priced out of life-changing tech09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindness03 Oct 09:00 PM
ParalympicsFrom the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker19 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite septic': Roaming dog attacks affecting guide dog clientsAuckland Council says there have been 716 dog attacks as of March this year.15 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind communityThe Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.01 Apr 03:00 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleMeet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruitsMeet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse WrightWatch21 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhat goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse WrightWatch21 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.23 Sep 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m villageBuilding to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.12 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their workOur reporters caught up with the recipients.02 Jun 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
PremiumPremiumAged care'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.13 Mar 03:48 AM
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
Sponsored StoriesThe dog that changed Laura’s lifeLosing her vision at 30, she regained freedom and a loving friend.Watch01 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandHelen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impairedThe Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.29 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuEye health for Māori and Pasifika is far from equitableUnregistered dispensing opticians causing problems12 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandGuide dog Julz lands on her paws in WhanganuiJulz is the only guide dog working in Whanganui with Sarah Fallen, who is legally blind.06 Dec 02:00 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
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 ZealandWoman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dotsWoman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.13 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandPostcode lottery over cataract surgery to endA major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.03 Jul 03:04 AM
EntertainmentLate TV star's tragic illness revealed1980s sitcom star hid her health issues for at least 30 years before her death.29 May 02:32 AM
