Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
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Leslie hopes to fulfil "absolute dream" of repping NZ in two sports at Paralympics.
Disabled woman died after 'torture' treatment
Disabled woman endured torture by caregivers before her death.
Voice cloning, an iPhone 'seeing' for you: Rating Apple's new assistive features
Apple previews new features, while Twitter gets a slam.
Family with autistic son denied residency
The 7-year-old requires education funding at the "very high needs" level.
Strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 Budget
This Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.
‘Don’t be afraid to go outside the norm’: The man who can’t speak, but has plenty to say
Not being able to speak is no barrier to Will Sangster sharing his message.
'Child abuse': Support worker claims colleague yelled at, dragged boy
One support worker said it felt like she was "witnessing child abuse" but it was denied.
Stars invited out to celebrate specially able dancers
Stars step out in support of a not-for-profit dance party.
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay scoops more awards for its cheese
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay knows a thing or two about making mouth-watering cheese.
Government funding “hard to get” for small business owners with disabilities
Small business owners living with disability have slammed a lack of support.
'Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair plane
The traveller was told his wheelchair assistance was late.
Accessible travel: 11 accessible planes, trains, automobiles... and more
Travel should be for everyone and with these experiences, it is.
Uphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria University
His new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.
Man with disability faces homelessness: 'I think it is so cruel. Where is the humanity?'
'I need a miracle. I know time is running out. I am very, very frightened.'
Government announces funding to help projects in Solomon Islands
A total of $20.4 million has been announced to help projects in the Solomon Islands.
The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'
The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.
'Dramatic fail': Dyslexic police candidate not discriminated against
Guy Greenslade failed the typing three times and was banned from reapplying to the police.
Woman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire named
Stephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.
'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a job
Hamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Treatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifida
She claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.
'It's disgusting': Wheelchair users say they are 'exploited' at events
Wheelchair users say they are being forced to pay for carer ticket just to go to an event.
Health complaints process ‘slow and ardous’ - complainant
The number of complaints received by the commissioner last year created a backlog.
Unvaccinated family carers take Covid Minister to court over losing funding
The group of carers were still living and caring for their family but couldn't be paid.
‘We should be able to cross roads safely’: Wheelchair user suffers accident on pedestrian crossing
The 25-year-old suffered an accident while out in Devonport yesterday.
600 motel nights: Oranga Tamariki reveal longest temporary accommodation stays for Kiwi kids in care
A young person spent more than 600 days living in a motel, Oranga Tamariki has confirmed.
Blind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodus
Fallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.
6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealed
One of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.