Disability
Getting through a natural disaster with a disability
A new emergency preparedness guide developed by, and for, disabled people, has been unveiled.
Special Olympics gets underway in Christchurch
Special Olympics fever has touched down in Christchurch with the national summer games getting under way. The pinnacle event for athletes with intellectual disabilities has returned to the Garden City… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 December 2025
Christine Fleming cares for her adult son and was one of the two parents who took the legal action; Advocates for people with endometriosis are calling for a national endometriosis action plan, as new… Audio
New Zealand Special Olympics begin in Christchurch
Over 1200 athletes from 42 national clubs are in Christchurch ready for the New Zealand Special Olympics. Fran Scholey, Chief Executive Officer at Special Olympics New Zealand spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Court rules carers of disabled children are govt employees
Christine Fleming cares for her adult son and was one of the two parents who took the legal action. Her lawyer, Paul Dale KC spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Court rules full time carers are employees of government
The Supreme Court has ruled parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government. Peter Humphreys cares 24/7 for his 37 year old disabled daughter Sian, and spoke to… Audio
Full-time carers' appeal for employee status upheld
Two parents who care full-time for their disabled children are, in fact, employees of the government - and should receive the same benefits and protections. Supreme Court rules.
1200+ athletes meet in CH for Special Olympics summer games
1200 athletes are headed to Christchurch for this year's Summer Special Olympics Audio
Push to help employers be more inclusive, solve shortages
The government is aiming to get more disabled and neurodiverse people employed in manufacturing, engineering and logistics. Audio
Feature: 3D facial technology changes a man's life
Going out in public became dreadfully uncomfortable for 75-year-old Dave Richards after an accident with a drunk driver four years ago in Devon, England. His bike got caught under the car, dragging… Audio
Neurodivergent youth more likely to die young - study
While death among young people is rare, those with a neurodevelopmental condition are nearly five times more likely to die before the age of 25.
Rethinking autism: Should the spectrum be split?
Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - some think it's time the spectrum be divided.
A move to split the autism spectrum
Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - so some think it's time the spectrum is divided. Audio
Shower Thoughts: What is life like without vision?
Dan Shepherd is part of Blind Low Vision New Zealand, where he works as the General Manager of Community and Inclusion. He joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New… Audio
Teens with a health conditions could lose jobseeker benefit
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government. Lawyer and disability advocate Huhana Hickey spoke to… Audio
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
Aranui residents stuck in homes without buses
A campaign to bring back bus services to the Aranui community says elderly and disabled people are stuck in their homes without public transport. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.
Number of disabled people in financial hardship growing, data shows
It's been a tough few years for many households - but people with disabilities have been struggling particularly hard, representatives say.
