TravelAccessible travel: 11 accessible planes, trains, automobiles... and moreTravel should be for everyone and with these experiences, it is.02 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandUphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria UniversityHis new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.27 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan with disability faces homelessness: 'I think it is so cruel. Where is the humanity?''I need a miracle. I know time is running out. I am very, very frightened.'24 Apr 06:00 PM
TalanoaGovernment announces funding to help projects in Solomon IslandsA total of $20.4 million has been announced to help projects in the Solomon Islands.18 Apr 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic fail': Dyslexic police candidate not discriminated againstGuy Greenslade failed the typing three times and was banned from reapplying to the police.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire namedStephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.05 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandDisability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in WhangāreiOut of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRow over mobility car park leads to threatsMobility parking permit holders are fed up.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetingsRoxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Employment'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a jobHamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.20 Mar 05:33 PM
New Zealand'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recoveryShe had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’16 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandTreatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifidaShe claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.16 Mar 03:14 AM
New Zealand'It's disgusting': Wheelchair users say they are 'exploited' at eventsWheelchair users say they are being forced to pay for carer ticket just to go to an event.12 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandHealth complaints process ‘slow and ardous’ - complainantThe number of complaints received by the commissioner last year created a backlog.12 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandUnvaccinated family carers take Covid Minister to court over losing fundingThe group of carers were still living and caring for their family but couldn't be paid.08 Mar 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘We should be able to cross roads safely’: Wheelchair user suffers accident on pedestrian crossingThe 25-year-old suffered an accident while out in Devonport yesterday.07 Mar 04:20 AM
New Zealand600 motel nights: Oranga Tamariki reveal longest temporary accommodation stays for Kiwi kids in careA young person spent more than 600 days living in a motel, Oranga Tamariki has confirmed.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodusFallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.22 Jan 08:49 PM
World6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealedOne of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.20 Jan 06:09 PM
New Zealand'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of depraved treatment of disabled people, IHC worker saysSurvivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.11 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelDisabled traveller kicked off Qatar Airways flight for 'flying solo' still stranded at airportA week on, the passenger and his wheelchair are still at the airport waiting for a flight.08 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandWoman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her careThe alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.08 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandSix-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school busPolice confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.08 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaReview aims to ensure education is a right across the PacificNew initiative has been launched in 15 countries to improve educational standards.07 Dec 09:32 PM
TravelFlight attendant threatens wheelchair user with being disembarked at gunpointLee has visited all seven continents, which he believes is a first in a wheel.30 Nov 05:47 AM
New ZealandPrime $50m property back on the market - will it be returned to disabled community?The site was sold last year for $49.5m but a plan for 240 apartments has stalled.14 Nov 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Every morning, I fight myself': How a Paralympic swimmer battled her inner demons - and wonNew Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks.24 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow the Topp Twins inspired Kiwi actress to help othersThe comedian's new project for World Sight Day is about helping those less able.12 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandDyslexic police candidate fails typing test, takes fight to courtGuy Greenslade failed the typing test three times and was rejected from Police College.10 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelPassenger left stranded after airline forgets wheelchair'This is not a lost bag. This is my mobility. These are like my legs.'02 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandMedical misadventure complaints up 25 per centComplaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner have shot up, causing big delays.30 Sep 07:27 PM
New ZealandTVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign languageWitness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.15 Sep 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcastsTVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.14 Sep 07:00 AM
