PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for sonFormer top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.15 Nov 10:51 PM
WorldFans mourn death of 'Dolphin Tale' star Winter"The world is so sad to have lost an animal ambassador that has inspired us all."13 Nov 12:34 AM
EntertainmentChris Pratt 'upset and depressed' after 'healthy daughter' backlashHis post thanking his wife for giving them a "healthy daughter" was widely criticised.06 Nov 03:13 AM
EntertainmentStar blasted for 'disturbing' wife post about 'healthy daughter'Chris Pratt is facing backlash for a gushing tribute to his wife and "healthy daughter".05 Nov 01:41 AM
Politics'A new era' - Major overhaul of disability support will see new Ministry for Disabled People'Today's announcements mark a new era for us' - Disability Rights Commissioner29 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandIntellectually disabled man held in 'cruel and inhuman' conditions in Govt facility'I find it to be cruel and inhuman that you seclude someone in their own space.'28 Oct 03:54 AM
TravelHave wheels, will travel: motu and maunga all abilities can enjoyAotearoa's most iconic maunga and motu aren't just beautiful, they're accessible too.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs reviewAs many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.22 Oct 01:57 AM
LifestyleKiwi amputee model falsely accused of using Photoshop to fake missing leg"Their comments are ridiculous ... but it's annoying given everything I've gone through."19 Oct 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionApartments, offices, shops planned for Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation site in EpsomDevelopment plans for rehab site shut in a controversial move last year13 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'We can do marvellous things': Kiwis living with disabilities, and their supporters, prepare to celebrateNo limits for Kiwis with disabilities embracing life.09 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleCanterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeople with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - reportFailure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaultedTribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".27 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandMt Albert murder: Facebook group for women feeling unsafe gets 350 members in 24 hoursMany say they fear going out for walks after Lena Zhang Harrap's death.25 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandDisabled athletes miss out on health screening due to Special Olympics postponementThe Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughterCherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.09 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandAnti-maskers having 'heartbreaking' impact on disabled communitySome people are being banned from stores and being reported to the police.08 Sep 08:30 AM
SportParafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the missionParafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTips help police find missing teen with Asperger's syndromeKylie White, 18, was last seen by her family at their Bombay home at 6pm on Wednesday.25 Aug 11:08 PM
EntertainmentLocal Focus: Two tickets for the price of oneNew companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandVisually 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.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocatesIt comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationWhangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipelineWhangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs taxi contract torn up after two weeksCo-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.06 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandSchool transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs studentsSome students have been unable to get to school following the switch to Co-op Taxis.01 Aug 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: Love, loss and changing the law - The extraordinary life of TimSteve Braunias meets Tim Fairhall, who fought the law and the law lost.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBritney Spears court fight reflects disability rights issuesBritney Spears' legal battle sheds light on issues people with disabilities are facing.25 Jul 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special OlympicsDetermined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandKiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatisingA 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.16 Jul 09:27 PM
New ZealandMembers of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-GeneralFour members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.06 Jul 04:37 AM
