Down syndrome hasn’t stopped Maui Oliver from achieving his taekwondo dreams
Black belt and NZ representative takes on new role as instructor.
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Autistic man who was brutally bashed four years ago dies
Bradlee Mackay went far and wide asking people for car regos, collecting 40,000 of them.
Letters: Open letter to Sam Cane, IHC, Auckland's half marathon
OPINION: A South African rugby fan offers words of comfort to the All Blacks captain.
‘I went from people reporting on me to reporting my own stories’
“Smash through these doors and build a new one for everyone," reporter Will Sangster says.
Calls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrust
Review of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.
Blind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’
The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
'It doesn't matter which government it is. Not enough has been done'
Pacific disability advocates call on next government to provide better services for them.
Paralympian Cameron Leslie helps launch campaign to change disability narrative
Leslie hopes to normalise impairment and what is possible.
'I have to block out the outside world and negative comments'
John Fiu, who was born with a rare brain condition, doesn't let that stop him fighting.
Living with cerebral palsy: 'It just means having a different operating system'
Rapper Ben "Benza" Tuimaseve shares what life is like with cerebral palsy.
Man with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crash
He had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.
World Cerebral Palsy Day: 'People with disabilities do have dreams'
"Stop seeing us as a pity...because people with disabilities all have their potential."
Selma Blair seen in rare public appearance
The actor, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, hails new legislation.
First deaf Miss Samoa contestant a role model for Samoa's vulnerable
Afele said she wanted to use the competition as a platform of social inclusion.
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated
The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.
Bodybuilder mum's motivation: ‘MS won’t stop me’
After learning to walk again, Hannah Aitken is determined to keep on posing.
Kiwi para shooter aims for Paralympic dream
Neelam O'Neill hopes she can inspire other young Kiwis to take a shot.
Stop crowding the luggage carousel, says Paralympian
'Can we all agree to publicly shame anybody who does this?'
Autistic boy wins national golf title after only playing three rounds - ever
The 12-year-old schoolboy cleaned up all comers to take out the title at the Aims Games.
Watch: 'Inch by inch': Chris Cairns walks after spinal stroke
The Black Caps great shares an update on his recovery battle.
'I felt like I was born again': More than 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma unseen since World War I
There are not nearly enough prosthetic specialists in Ukraine to handle the growing need.
Her son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding
"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."
Review: Harry's Heart of Invictus is a mess - but a heartstring-puller
It is an undeniable novelty to hear him talking about someone other than himself for once.
'I very much favoured winning': Paralympic champion Dame Sophie Pascoe on her different approach
“Swimming’s such a lonely sport - it’s just you and the black line."
Watch: 'Ain’t pretty' - Chris Cairns stands unaided two years after spinal stroke
Black Caps great shares an update on his recovery battle.
Pikes Peak proves high-altitude adventures are for everyone
From Old West cowboys to modern adventurers, Colorado beckons all explorers.
Pacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challenges
Of the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.
Employers attitudes big barrier to disabled employment
"It’s just about being flexible, accommodating and willing."
Toddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilities
Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.
'Appalling' employment gap for disabled people needs urgent attention - advocacy group
"Some people just think of disabled people as being, somehow, less than or not as good."
Dannevirke woman recognised for contribution to community
Pat Edwards-Sextus recognised for work with Tararua Hearing Association.