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Horses injured by overnight trespassers
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O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Award winner searching for a Kiwi accent
Geneva Hakaraia-Tino is developing a Kiwi accent on her communication device.
Golden Kiwi switches to marathon
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Court quashes claims for special patients
The claims brought by the three patients spanned about 13 years.
Boy shot with BB gun at Tauranga college
A family is in tears after a boy was shot with a BB gun at Tauranga Boys' College.
Mum: Abortion not the answer to severe birth defects
Her baby died 14 hours after birth with severe health issues - but the mum has no regrets.
Gifted kids win big in coalition deal
Students are celebrating after NZ First wins a student loans write-off in priority areas.
App to help stop disability park abuse
A new app is being launched to work against people illegally parking in disability spaces.
Star Purina Pound pup joins marathon
TV star rescue dog forerunner for inclusion by taking part in 2017 Auckland Marathon.
Afghanistan veteran wins 2 Invictus golds
New Zealand's 10 medals at the Invictus Games has already surpassed our previous record.
Final leaders' debate to include Sign Language
The final leaders debate will include an NZ Sign Language interpreter.
When was our Welfare State born?
US Government analysis found Kiwi Welfare State to be a world first
Disabled man takes on Sydney marathon
Auckland man prepares to take his first steps in marathon recovery.
How New Zealanders helped 'Liv's Wish' come true
Eleven-year-old Liv has life-changing surgery following overwhelming support from Kiwis.
Meet Thomas's new teacher: A dog
Dogs are helping children to learn to read - because they're not judgmental.
'I was never loved as a child'
A new report argues intellectually disabled people in state care suffered systemic abuse.
Families were coerced to put children in care
A new report on abuse in state care contains heart wrenching stories.
Education Ministry: We gave wrong answer
The Ministry of Education will have to change Parliament's record to fix a wrong answer.
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Schoolboy who met Chiefs star dies
A former Kawerau boy who met a Chiefs rugby player a month ago has died of cancer.
Duo helps disabled people find friends
Two passionate Kiwis are paving the way for like-minded people to meet.
PM calls Disability Minister's tweet 'a mistake'
MP Nicky Wagner insults disabled community with "a slip of the finger", PM backs her.
Family 'devastated' blind daughter will be deported
A young girl who suffers from several medical ailments to be sent back to her birthplace.
Teacher aides: higher pay, fewer hours?
Principals say school support staff hours may have to be cut if their wages are lifted.
Sleep study to help Kiwi kids with ASD
A new study will tackle sleep problems affecting Kiwi kids with autism spectrum disorder.
Disabled bring workplace benefits
A recruitment company has expanded its diversity to educate employers and the disabled
Dentists go mobile for needy children
A mobile dentistry clinic is being launched for needy families in West Auckland
Born deaf no barrier to varsity graduate
A man who was born totally deaf will graduate with a Masters at Auckland University today.
Train victim amputee faces challenges
Morgan Jones was 6 when he fell through a safety rail and onto the tracks below.