Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.
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Recognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours list
New Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.
New see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilities
The see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.
Watch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viral
Cassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".
Teacher aide goes the extra mile for Cassius
Teacher aide Faith Traill makes a costume every year for Cassius Naera. Video / Courtney Naera
Community rallies to replace stolen wheelchair van
For 18 months, Bernard Cockery hasn't been able to travel as freely as he likes.
Shine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubilee
The event was attended by more than 150 guests.
'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours
One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.
'I'm living the dream': New homes offer hope for tenants with disabilities
The homes give people with disabilities secure housing, sometimes for the first time.
'Limping in pain': Row after mall security prevents injured man using scooter
David Stewart, 54, says he was left feeling embarrassed and suffering in pain.
Breaking barriers: No Limits Paratriathlon celebrates inclusion
The No Limits Paratriathlon attracted 67 young competitors.
Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music
Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.
Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts
The shorts are designed to be worn over everyday clothes.
NZ's first non-binary MP presents maiden speech
Benjamin Doyle became a list MP based in Hamilton after Darleen Tana was ousted.
'Not being seen': Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hours
Parents and principals angered as disabled kids lose vital aide hours in Auckland.
Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen
The community rallies after disabled man's van stolen.
Emma Nadler: How loss, and joy, can permeate everyday life
Having a child with a rare genetic deletion is intense, but there is happiness, too.
Meet the 'little legend': Peter’s charity journey up Te Mata Peak
Special Olympian, 53, runs 12.8k to raise funds for local school.
'I was physically abused': Disabled man suffers attacks, neglect in care home
'People didn't treat me like a human being.'
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
StarJam charity closes due to funding woes
Charity lays off its workers and immediately ceases all workshops and programmes.
Support worker verbally abused and spat on disabled woman in his care
The worker has been ordered to apologise to his victim.
Watch: 'Terrifying' home invasion attempt on woman in wheelchair, police a no-show
Police told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.
Stolen wheelchair van puts an end to family road trips
Life hasn't been the same since the van was stolen.
Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along
OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'
Supermarket closure 'unbelievable', 'devastating' says shoppers
Woolworths NZ says the final day is yet to be finalised.
On top of the world, and the hill: The community that moved due to climate change
The relocation project began in 2018, driven by Hawke's Bay's increasingly unstable coast.
'I thought she would be disadvantaged': How surgery transformed a schoolgirl's life
Six years on from surgery, Te Waiwaha is trilingual and loves to sing and play sports.
'Disabled lives matter': Disability sector changes protested in Whangārei
About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
'Demeaning': Mum relying on donations for son's life saving monitor
A $3000 life-saving epilepsy monitor has been funded by The Den Maungaturoto.
Removing barriers: Former Northland Wheel Black celebrates Paralympic success
Former Wheel Black and Northlander Gary McMurray reflects on his Paralympic success.
Deaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding
17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
Drivers face $750 fine for parking in disability spaces from October 1
Drivers face a 500% fine increase for parking in disability spots, now $750 from Tuesday.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
