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Funding increase won't address issues at the coalface
Analysis: Disability Support Services are already on the brink of their respective financial capabilities, and the Government's token one percent increase does little to address the bigger issue yet…
TVNZ to provide live sign language for major political debates
There will be live New Zealand Sign Language interpretation of all major political debates in the leadup to the 2020 General Election.
Disabled jobseeker told she would only get job 'if someone feels bad'
A woman living with cerebral palsy has been told by a recruitment agency she would only find work if a business took pity on her.
Covid-19: Too many mixed results for NZ's disabled
Analysis - Covid-19 will prove to be an interesting historical footnote for New Zealand's disability community, Michael Pulman writes, but should lead to better standards of safety, health and design.
Cyclists turning their wheels to virtual world
Combining fitness with elements of gaming isn't in itself an entirely new concept, but one virtual platform is attracting the real-world pros in a much more traditional sense, writes Michael Pulman.
Keeping esports clean must be a priority for all
As the esports industry continues to boom, now is the time for administrators and athletes alike to do all they can to stamp out the bad actors, writes Michael Pulman.
Spike in esports momentum can continue post Covid-19
Covid-19 has helped New Zealand's esports industry launch itself further into the mainstream psyche, but the challenge will be how to take advantage of the spike in momentum, writes Michael Pulman.
Lets Play Live aims to grow NZ esports
Not content with just computer and console gamers, online platform Lets Play Live wants smartphone users to help grow the esport industry in New Zealand.
Esports: How far could it go in New Zealand?
Given the spike of mainstream interest in esports, Michael Pulman looks at if New Zealanders can make a viable career out of it.