New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAdvocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'“I see nothing in this Budget for those on low incomes, all I see is cuts."30 May 07:08 AM
New ZealandLandlord tried to evict disabled car crash victim for not keeping rental cleanThe tenant would have been left homeless if the landlord had been successful.21 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe truth about OCD – separating fact from fictionOCD is a mental health condition that's often misunderstood. Here's what you need to know.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcementsBoss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.16 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandHastings 'accessible toilet' inaccessible for eight monthsHastings woman Coleen Davey has been left wondering how long a 'temporary' closure is.14 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPrudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their livesOPINION: Most people want to make decisions for themselves. This is a human right.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognitionThose with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.09 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAnnalise's autism journeyNorthland mother Ashleigh Wyse on daughter Annalise's autism journey. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch09 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."08 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisability ministry didn't warn of funding changes because of concern about last-minute spend-upNewly released documents shed light on the leadup to the shock funding changes in March.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGive us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicantsA profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment04 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandObituary: Advocate Sir Robert Martin paved path for disability rightsSir Robert Martin is remembered as a trailblazer for the disabled community.02 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandDisability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memoThe Government is expected to confirm a review of Whaikaha today.29 Apr 11:25 PM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to tell if your preschooler is autisticNew programme for preschool children about to be trialled in New Zealand.27 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandDisability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.26 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato athletes scoop up awards at Halberg GamesThe Hallberg Games are a national sports festival for Kiwis with physical disabilities.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRoles supporting disabled school kids among those proposed for axeDocuments suggest the loss of nearly 600 roles at the Ministry of Education.24 Apr 08:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettOpinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toesOPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.24 Apr 03:49 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshufflePrime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Apr 03:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackingsPenny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.24 Apr 02:22 AM
Talanoa'Autism is not what defines our daughter'Fa'alili Fa'alili, 10, was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTen-year-old raises awareness for Autism Acceptance MonthFa'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'aliliWatch23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter GamesLocal snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.22 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandAutistic man cleared to take case to Supreme CourtThe man has been detained for 18 years because he is considered too dangerous to release.19 Apr 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworkerA new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaintsBroken ankle sufferer left standing in street in pain for taxis that never arrived.15 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesTeething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaksThere have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.15 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleConjoined twins dead at 62 - the pair who defied medical expectationsThe oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania.14 Apr 06:03 AM
TalanoaWilliam Sangster: 'How can a journalist tell stories if he’s non-verbal?'OPINION: 'I had to come up with different ways to interview people.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaFormer kickboxing champ 'Psycho' Suttie calls out drivers who abuse disabled car parksSuttie's 11-year-old son Phoenix was born with Cerebral Palsy.12 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandHeavyweight kickboxer encourages people not to park in handicap spacesFormer heavyweight kickboxer and Muay Thai champ Jason Suttie is encouraging people not to park in disabled carpark spots because people need them. Video / Jason SuttieWatch10 Apr 10:27 PM
