OpinionBrian Rudman: Wake up! Time to pay support staffThe Cabinet agreed that 5700 disability support workers deserved to receive the minimum wage for overnight sleepover shifts, but the winners are going to be kept waiting.13 Sep 05:30 PM
Employment$100m deal ends pay 'struggle' for all-night disability workersAbout 5700 of the country's lowest-paid workers have won a landmark deal to pay them the minimum...06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a futureAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Paralysed boxer tells his storyAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandParents of Down children taking Govt to top courtAntenatal testing devalues children's lives and aims to cut Down births, battlers say.22 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleCan't add up? Don't despair you may suffer from dyscalculiaIt affects one in 20 people, can undermine their confidence and frequently leads to the embarrassment of counting on one's fingers.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop court to look at sleep payThe Supreme Court has granted the IHC leave to appeal a controversial court ruling requiring staff to be paid the minimum wage for sleepover shifts.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHealth ministry's million-dollar battle against familiesThe Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch looting case: Cops accused of bashingTwo police officers have been accused of beating a young autistic man who became "the face of looting".08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSolo mother's plea for help over evictionA solo mother of three children has been given 90 days notice by her landlord and Housing NZ won't open her file for two months.09 Feb 08:31 PM
