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Chorus: One man's two-month battle to get newly installed fibre working
Peter Kivell says he's fed up with Chorus and its poor customer service.
Paraplegic performer: There are no limits to success
12-year-old Harper utilises her creative gifts, taking on lead roles in performing arts
'Waiting for someone special': Boy with Down's syndrome given special doll after tough year
'I think once he's older I can probably explain to him why this doll is so special.'
Woman with spinal injury shares 'surprise' pregnancy
A woman with a spinal cord injury is documenting her journey to motherhood.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
Latest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.
'Thank you': Kmart introduces dolls with Down syndrome
'We want children to see themselves represented in our doll ranges.'
People with intellectual disabilities dying 20 years before other New Zealanders
People with disabilities are dying 20 years before other Kiwis, and no one knows why.
'Backpack, wheelchair and beard': Eamon Wood's travel memories
Basketballer, traveller and paraplegic Eamon Wood on his adventures backpacking around NZ.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Referendum result too late for husband who died in agony
Christchurch mother-of-two Amanda Simpson is a staunch supporter of assisted dying.
Tears of joy as New Zealand votes overwhelmingly to legalise euthanasia
Euthanasia supporters cried at the result, while opponents feared what it will mean.
Calls for Government action on 'disability gap'
Disabled people live in damper homes, earn less and have fewer social connections.
'Where is the compassion?' - Father of disabled woman
Intellectually disabled get no break from home life now day activities staged there.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Dame Rosie Horton 'heartbroken' at closure of Auckland disability facility, demands answers from trust
There are fears the $40m property could be sold or converted into a rest home.
Day services for disabled closed, moved into homes
IDEA Services is still reviewing how it provides vocational services for the disabled.
'Bawling my eyes out': Baby Daxton fights for life after four brain surgeries
''Half of his brain was the normal grey colour and half of it was real black.''
Disabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergency
Man's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.
'Diversity journey': Kmart launches line of fashion dolls with disabilities
Kmart's new dolls are not your average fashion doll — and that's precisely the point.
Quality of life similar to 'battery hen' say parents of disabled
Review of IHC services draws damning submission from parents of intellectually disabled.
Barrier-free travel: Grab your wheelchair and go
Being in love with the outdoors has meant educating others about our access needs.
Travelling in a wheelchair: 'We're treated like second-class citizens'
People with disabilities are willing to pay for travel, but many places aren't suitable.
Hohepa opens two new homes designed to reduce sensory overload
'We want the best family and spectrum-friendly living environments.'
Brain breakthrough? Elon Musk reveals high-tech implant
Musk hopes device will be used to treat brain injuries, disability, paralysis in humans.
'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'
A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.
Disabled passengers raise concerns in Wellington bus review
Poor driver attitudes, commuters not vacating seats, and audible announcements not working
Sign language interpreter's 'offensive' gesture goes viral - but there's an explanation
"This has so much potential as a meme format."
Abused by state or church? The Royal Commission wants you
Judge Coral Shaw calls for survivors of abuse by the state or church to come forward.
Coroner to take over health watchdog role
McDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.
Kāinga Ora unaware of how many state houses meet accessibility standards
Kāinga Ora, doesn't know how many of its properties meet design standards.
Dr Lance O'Sullivan on smashing car window: 'I'm regretful'
'I regret the fact I let my frustrations on that evening boil over'.
Privacy breach but disability service wants $33k costs from teen
Eamon Marshall couldn't speak up for himself so his father did. Now he might owe $33,505.
After lockdown, three women were killed. The short lives and tragic deaths of Angela, Tania and Shirley
'They're not young, not beautiful, not tragic. They're the stories we forget all the time'