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Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.
Waikato athletes scoop up awards at Halberg Games
The Hallberg Games are a national sports festival for Kiwis with physical disabilities.
Roles supporting disabled school kids among those proposed for axe
Documents suggest the loss of nearly 600 roles at the Ministry of Education.
Opinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toes
OPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.
Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Penny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.
Ten-year-old raises awareness for Autism Acceptance Month
Fa'alili Fa'alili is a 10-year-old who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. She has severe language delay, but enjoys music and reading. Video / Elizabeth Fa'alili
'Autism is not what defines our daughter'
Fa'alili Fa'alili, 10, was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old.
Waikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter Games
Local snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.
Autistic man cleared to take case to Supreme Court
The man has been detained for 18 years because he is considered too dangerous to release.
'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworker
A new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.
‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaints
Broken ankle sufferer left standing in street in pain for taxis that never arrived.
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
There have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.
Conjoined twins dead at 62 - the pair who defied medical expectations
The oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania.
William Sangster: 'How can a journalist tell stories if he’s non-verbal?'
OPINION: 'I had to come up with different ways to interview people.'
Former kickboxing champ 'Psycho' Suttie calls out drivers who abuse disabled car parks
Suttie's 11-year-old son Phoenix was born with Cerebral Palsy.
Heavyweight kickboxer encourages people not to park in handicap spaces
Former heavyweight kickboxer and Muay Thai champ Jason Suttie is encouraging people not to park in disabled carpark spots because people need them. Video / Jason Suttie
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
'Incredible and unexpected': StarJam response delights jammers
In less than a week, the not-for-profit raised more than $165,000.
Waikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound course
The special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.
Watch: 'Just keep going': Chris Cairns walks with cane after spinal stroke
Black Caps great Chris Cairns continues to make remarkable progress.
Spinal Destination star on overcoming darkness, depression and his disability
A sudden accident left him a tetraplegic, now he’s the star of a new local dramedy.
Paralympian's 'wounded soul' healed by a love of jazz
Gold-winning Paralympian Dave MacCalman has no complaints and no regrets.
Playgroup for parents? How Ghana's hospitality inspired a caregiving movement
Rochelle Hairs is bringing a slice of Africa to Hawke's Bay for a good cause.
Enrich+ gallery showcases local entries for IHC Art Awards 2024
Mayor Susan O'Regan has also been asked to pick three pieces for the Art Studio Awards.
Gisborne disabled strategy 10 years out of date - advocate finds
Disabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.
Waikato to receive special new para table tennis programme
Parafed Waikato and Waikato Table Tennis designed the pilot with six other organisations.
10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
Govt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.
Letters: Why punish disabled children and their parents; NZ doesn't need tax cuts
OPINION: The promise of tax cuts was only an election bribe to help get into power.
Cabinet goes into damage control over disability allowances
Chris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.
Opinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbelief
Never before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.