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Pressure building for Govt to give carers more help

Parents of Down children taking Govt to top court

Antenatal testing devalues children's lives and aims to cut Down births, battlers say.

Can't add up? Don't despair you may suffer from dyscalculia

It affects one in 20 people, can undermine their confidence and frequently leads to the embarrassment of counting on one's fingers.

Workplace barriers fall

Top court to look at sleep pay

The Supreme Court has granted the IHC leave to appeal a controversial court ruling requiring staff to be paid the minimum wage for sleepover shifts.

Star player draws fire for 'special needs' remark

Health ministry's million-dollar battle against families

The Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.

Disabled drivers reprieved

Bid for a date with Rachel Hunter to help guide dogs

Athletics: Tough battle looming for 'fastest man on no legs'

Fighting against (un)sporting definitions

Elijah needs your help

Wheelchair snub sparks inquiry by taxi firm

Human remains thought to be from Nazi euthanasia project

Austria announced plans to exhume graves containing the remains of 220 suspected victims of Nazi Germany's infamous euthanasia programme yesterday.

Cab's wheelchair refusal 'appalling'

An Auckland taxi driver who allegedly refused to pick up a wheelchair patient from a hospital rank has been condemned by an industry leader for "appalling behaviour." The Transport Agency has also threatened action.

Guide dog puppy love

Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.

Should parents of disabled adults get Govt support?