New ZealandCab'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.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHuman remains thought to be from Nazi euthanasia projectAustria announced plans to exhume graves containing the remains of 220 suspected victims of Nazi Germany's infamous euthanasia programme yesterday.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAppeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissionerThe Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.22 Dec 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay rulingThe Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHealth groups slammed over locking up of alcoholicA watchdog has slammed three organisations over the locking up of a alcoholic, 43, in a resthome for more than a year without proper legal authority.29 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentIHC companies put under statutory managementTwo firms caring for the disabled asked to be put under statutory management as they could not afford the potential $176m liability of a requirement to pay sleeping workers.04 Oct 07:52 PM
