New ZealandSerious concerns over carer's legislationThe Law Society has raised serious concerns about controversial new legislation which would prevent carers of disabled family members from taking legal action.29 May 11:47 PM
OpinionInside Money: Bloody big banks: why size isn't everythingBank bigness may be an over-rated quality, according to financial research firm, Canstar, writes David Chaplin."If a bank does start to bleed seriously, a government transfusion will not be guaranteed."29 May 09:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Wheelchairs on planes - it could be worseAirlines - and able-bodied passengers - have a real economic incentive to ensure disabled embarkation operates smoothly.22 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandKey backs changes to carer's lawPrime Minister John Key has defended the urgent passing of controversial legislation which restricted who could be paid for caring for disabled family members.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Disability bill demonstrates contempt for due processOn any number of counts, the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill represents a particularly sorry piece of law-making.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCaregiver bill advice heavily censoredThe Government has been accused of undemocratic law-making after a controversial bill was passed without public input and with official advice heavily censored.20 May 12:18 AM
New ZealandSigning a bonus for tutorsA young, profoundly deaf Auckland man has had a special welcome to a training centre - his fellow students have been learning sign language in preparation for his arrival.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandOpposition slams rush on disability paymentsA bill which allows people who cared for disabled family members to get paid by the Govt has passed into law a day after being introduced amid protest about its narrow scope, lack of consultation, and possible discrimination.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRule enforcer ticketed, towedAuckland Transport has had to ticket one of its own vehicles after an employee parked illegally in a mobility space.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily caregivers to get minimum wagePeople who look after their highly disabled adult family members are at last in line to be paid by the Government - but only the minimum wage.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDisabled man tells of airline woesA disabled passenger says he was barred from boarding a flight after he missed check-in by three minutes when his electric wheelchair broke down.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSpotlight deepened death wishThe daughter of a disabled woman who starved herself to death said the media spotlight on her mother's actions deepened her resolve to die.16 May 06:53 AM
New Zealand'Elite' flyer refuses to give up seatA flight from Auckland was delayed when one of Air NZ's "gold elite" passengers refused to give up her front-row seat to accommodate a wheelchair-bound woman.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaxi upheaval for special-needs kidsSpecial-needs students will begin the new term with another potentially disruptive change in taxi companies used to take them to and from school.01 May 05:30 PM
SportQ & A: From a mountain top she can see for milesNeelusha Memon loves pushing herself to the absolute limit.26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRachel Noble: Are injuries needed to get action on disabled rights?A young woman who happened to use a wheelchair was heading to work only to discover the hard way that the path was inaccessible.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLet me on the bus, disabled man pleadsA disabled Papamoa man twice denied access on local buses is taking his case to the Human Rights Commission.08 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandTaxis just like Novopay: teacherSpecial-needs students have been placed at risk by the Government's decision to switch taxi companies used to transport them to school, parents and a principal say.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTaxis stranding students 'not acceptable'The Ministry of Education says it will work with its taxi companies to ensure no special needs child is stranded without a lift to or from school.20 Feb 05:49 AM
New ZealandTaxi switch strands pupilsSpecial needs students have been stood up with no ride to and from school after a change in the taxi company used by the Government.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Matthews: Disabled people must have a voiceThe Ministry of Education recently made it tougher for students with learning disabilities to continue their studies and attain the qualifications, writes David Matthews.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily celebrates school decisionA High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool children's safety 'paramount'Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.12 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandParata's closure unlawfulEducation Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShould disabled pay more?Mary Poppins producers have apologised to two women who were told they would have to buy more expensive tickets for their wheelchair-bound children.08 Dec 04:30 PM
