People with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - report
Failure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.
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Teacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaulted
Tribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".
Mt Albert murder: Facebook group for women feeling unsafe gets 350 members in 24 hours
Many say they fear going out for walks after Lena Zhang Harrap's death.
Disabled athletes miss out on health screening due to Special Olympics postponement
The Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.
'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughter
Cherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.
Anti-maskers having 'heartbreaking' impact on disabled community
Some people are being banned from stores and being reported to the police.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
Tips help police find missing teen with Asperger's syndrome
Kylie White, 18, was last seen by her family at their Bombay home at 6pm on Wednesday.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Visually impaired student in wheelchair 'almost killed' on first day of school
"Were [this] a decile 10 high school...these issues would not exist," principal says.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
School transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs students
Some students have been unable to get to school following the switch to Co-op Taxis.
Steve Braunias: Love, loss and changing the law - The extraordinary life of Tim
Steve Braunias meets Tim Fairhall, who fought the law and the law lost.
'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi service
The Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".
Pharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?
Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.
Britney Spears court fight reflects disability rights issues
Britney Spears' legal battle sheds light on issues people with disabilities are facing.
'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special Olympics
Determined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Kiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatising
A 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.
Members of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-General
Four members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.
Immigration NZ U-turn on visa, disabled Russian wants apology for discrimination
Decision means Evgenii Liapin can work and remain with his wife in NZ.
Toddler's dislocated hip undetected by surgeon for 10 months
Family wins apology after a three year investigation by HDC.
Disabled adults 50 per cent more likely to suffer sexual violence in NZ
Disabled people don't always feel safe enough to report it to police.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Hope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decision
Evgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
'Sex will be a challenge': Man reluctant to marry paraplegic fiancee
"Sex will be a challenge, and I will become her caretaker for the rest of my life."
Watch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'
The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.
Disabled protesters demand reprieve for Laura Fergusson Trust
The trust provides rehabilitation and respite care to disabled young people.
Romance in rehab: Couple fight for closed centre where it was 'love at first sight'
Both suffered head injuries in road crashes. They found friendship, then love, at rehab.
Missing babies: Scramble to track down children lost from health system
"Imagine if those babies have disabilities or special needs and we don't know about it".