Disability
Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
Leaked documents show which divisions will bear the brunt of hundreds of proposed job cuts at the Ministry of Education.
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Disability support network's hopes for new minister
Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Audio
Bangers to Bluff fundraiser for MS raises $100,000
The annual Bangers to Bluff rally concluded this week raising around $100k for the Multiple Sclerosis society. One of this years drivers Rosemary Hedge talks to Jesse about the 2024 event. Audio
Joy and friendships forged at Halberg Games
Hundreds of young athletes from around New Zealand gathered at King's College in south Auckland on Friday for the annual Halberg Games. Audio
Halberg Games highlights youth with disabilities
The Halberg Games were held over the weekend in Auckland, Leonard Powell went along to talk with the competitors who all have some physical disability. Audio
Wellington sensei preparing disabled students for first karate tournament
Stephen Hilson has spent years teaching karate to Wellington people with disabilities - now they are set to compete in their first tournament.
Disabled people are tired of fighting - Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Disabled people are tired of struggling - Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan Audio
Laura Fergusson Trust vows to rebuild spinal rehab centre
The Trust's new board says there is a "desperate need" for the Auckland centre, which caters to people with spinal cord and brain injuries.
'Incredible and unexpected' community support saves StarJam
The not-for-profit has raised more than $165,000 in the week since going public with its funding woes.
ACC admits it failed amputee over unpaid entitlements
ACC has apologised to the family of an Alexandra man for denying him tens of thousands in compensation before he died.
ACC admits it failed amputee over unpaid entitlements
ACC has apologised to the family of an Alexandra man for denying him tens of thousands in compensation before he died.
'We're a silent minority': Disabled Strategy 10 years out of date
Members of the disabled community in Gisborne have met with the council to address the city's disability strategy being 10 years out of date.
StarJam facing closure due to 'short-term cash flow problem'
The organisation has launched an emergency appeal, with the goal of raising $100,000 to keep its programs operational.
The disability ministry's funding fiasco
Service cuts from the disability ministry caused panic and stress. How did it all go wrong? Audio
Nellie's Baby: the story of New Zealand's Mental Institutions
The last of the so-called ‘lunatic asylums’ closed only 20 years ago. They were founded on ideas of paternalism and social progress and survived on the basis they offered safety. In this special… Audio
Black Sheep Bonus Episode: The story of New Zealand's Mental Institutions
The last of the so-called ‘lunatic asylums’ closed only 20 years ago. They were founded on ideas of paternalism and social progress and survived on the basis they offered safety. In this special… Audio
Government thinks disabled 'add no value to society' - protester
Disability funding changes have made people feel worthless and bullied by the government, a Christchurch father of four says.
Why we cannot let the disability support changes happen
Opinion - I was hopeful about the future. This is not what that future looks like. This is a massive step backwards into the past, Henrietta Bollinger writes.
There's a place for you in 'Us'
Chloe Loftus is directing a mass outdoor dance event down Wellington's Cuba Street this Sunday and she'd like you to participate. Video, Audio