Disability
Miracle Afele: 'So much discrimination against people with disabilities'
Miracle Afele, who competed in the Miss Samoa pageant, wants to use the competition as a platform to promote social inclusion.
Reclaiming Crip Culture
Just released, Henrietta Bollinger’s debut essay collection, Articulations published by Tender Press speaks to their experiences as queer, disabled and as a twin.. Audio
RWC change teams' kit to help colourblind viewers/players
If you've been following this year's Rugby World Cup you may have noticed some interesting new kits that some teams have been sporting. It's to help fans and players alike with colour vision… Audio
Being a voice for mute global star artist Susan Te Kahurangi King
By the time she was seven, Susan Te Kahurangi King had stopped talking. Yet, today, she is one of Aotearoa’s most globally sought after artists. Paris, New York, Dusseldorf are just some of the… Audio
Disabled people forgotten in jettisoning of last Covid-19 rules
Opinion - Disabled people have once again been overlooked as the last of the Covid-19 rules were ended by the government last week, Chris Ford writes.
Mobility park battle: Petitioner takes fight to parliament
One woman's fight for a uniform rule and greater penalties for misusing mobility parking spaces continues. Claire Dale petitioned Parliament last year - asking for higher penalties for people who park… Audio
One year on: the new Ministry of Disabled People
The new ministry promised a commitment to delivering "bold and transformational change" for the disability community. So one year on, has it shifted the dial for New Zealanders living with… Audio
Parking problems shared on an app to help councils solve them
Mis-parked, parked or abandoned cars can cause huge disruption for other people, especially those with accessibility requirements. The app is designed to help people document and report issues which… Audio
Disability care home still in need of repairs four months after cyclone
As the Tūtaekurī River rose, the inhabitants of Rowan House were driven to safety on the back of a tow truck.
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 1: The Unofficial Biography of Soph & Indy
Two 20-something year olds, Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at age 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 2: The Gym Bod of a Quad
Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 3: Does This House Come with a Ramp?
As if house-hunting wasn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic makes it a whole new level. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 4: The Mystery of Accessible Fashion
Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder... the list goes on. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 5: Finding My Third Wheel
Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 6: Sex and Intimacy with a Physical Disability
As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist for professional advice. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 7: Hire Me (And My Wheelchair)
Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Trailer
As if navigating your 20’s isn’t hard enough, Sophia Malthus became a quadriplegic at age 19 after a horse riding accident. Finding carers to help her 24 hours a day is no easy task. Video
Kiwi Special Olympians going for gold in Berlin
Thirty-nine Kiwi athletes are on Wednesday boarding a plane for Berlin to compete in the Special Olympics.
NZ paralympian Nicole Murray wins two gold medals
New Zealand paralympian Women's C5 cyclist Nicole Murray has beaten her top rivals, winning two gold medals in the Time Trial and Road Race at a World Cup event in Huntsville Alabama.
Nicole spoke to… Audio
Wairoa mayor launches petition to return Gavin Jones home
Wairoa's mayor Craig Little has launched a petition in the hope that one of his town's most vulnerable citizens is returned home. 69 Year old Gavin Jones is intellectually disabled and has been forced… Audio