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
TravelModels 'furious' body positivity ad edited out prosthetic legThe body positivity campaign has been slammed as 'wrong and gross on many levels'.01 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandDisabled woman forced to shower on porch due to limited rental optionsAn expert calls for all new homes to be built with universal design standards.01 Aug 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Imbecile': Woman with service dog's shock exchange with Uber driverNina Gellert said it wasn't the first time Uber drivers had refused her and her dog.29 Jul 07:28 AM
TravelPrivate island resort to become one of the most accessible and inclusiveAmilla Maldives Resort hopes to become the world's first Inclucare-certified resort.27 Jul 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of sick, sadistic treatment of disabled people, says IHCSurvivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.21 Jul 08:41 AM
PoliticsMinister not ruling out cuts to funding for housing for disabled peopleMegan Woods has not ruled out cutting a programme for disabled people's public housing14 Jul 05:59 AM
New ZealandBoy in state care given enough medication to tranquillise horseBrother describes years of neglect and abuse his kin suffered at the hands of the state.12 Jul 09:23 AM
New Zealand'No quality of life': Care institution a 'hellhole' for disabled girlSister was devastated to learn physical abuse and neglect her younger sibling suffered.11 Jul 07:54 AM
New ZealandGovernment launches Ministry of Disabled PeopleIt will be first ministry with an official name in sign language, te reo and English.30 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
New ZealandInside the $100m new ministry launching today - is it what the community needs?Ministry for Disabled People plans to be a new voice for a huge number of New Zealanders.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Huge concern': Nearly a third of adults were a victim of crime in 2021Survey shows 1.2 million Kiwis were victims of a crime last year. Who's most at risk?28 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandDisability advocate puts MoH on notice over bathing ban, threatens UN complaintThe bathing ban followed two drownings of disabled people in the care of Idea Services.22 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelDisabled passenger dead at London airport in 'tragic' incidentThe tragedy comes as London airports are plagued by staff shortages.21 Jun 09:04 PM
New ZealandCustomer with autism says he was pressured into buying AA membershipThe man's parents said he was distressed after feeling bullied into paying.21 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandDisabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby fieldThe student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.13 Jun 05:00 PM
