Disability
Police to investigate complaint into allegations of neglect, death in IDEA Services home
Police have confirmed they will investigate a complaint into allegations of neglect and an unreported death in an IHC home.
Double gold Paralympian Danielle Brown on her new book
Briton Danielle Brown is a double Paralympic gold-medalist and five-time world champion in archery. She was also the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied category at the… Audio
Special Olympics: Competitors intent on doing their best while having fun
About 1000 competitors have gathered in Hamilton for the opening of the Special Olympics National Summer Games today.
Disability sector job crisis
With the catch cry of 'labour shortage' being stated over and over again, it's a surprise that people with disabilities are struggling to find jobs. Workbridge Chief Executive Johnathan Mosen talks to… Audio
Allegations of neglect in home for disabled sparks urgent call for answers by ministry
Allegations of neglect in a home for the disabled involving a "critically unwell" woman blindsided Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People, which is now seeking an explanation.
'Repeated and catastrophic failure' in care institutions, says commissioner
The stories of abuse inflicted on disabled and neurodiverse people have been released today in a study by the Abuse in Care inquiry highlighting repeated failures by carers to protect them.
Nikita was losing her child, but what medics told her didn't help
After parents of newborn twins were told one of their daughters would die, medical staff suggested turning off the machines keeping their other child alive.
Disabled man joins European Space Agency's astronaut programme
A disabled British man has been chosen for astronaut training by Europe's space agency, a world first.
Opinion: Let's go no further with voluntary euthanasia
Opinion - Aotearoa's current assisted dying law should stay as it is - it should go no further and not be extended, Chris Ford writes.
'Devil in detail': Govt reforms for special education encouraging, sector says
Disability advocates are cautiously welcoming government plans to overhaul the special education system.
Mother pleading for better support, respite care, for people with long-term mental illness
A Canterbury mother and son are pleading for better respite care and supported living for people with chronic, long-term mental illnesses.
Cody Te Poono, who has schizophrenia, is believed to have… Audio
NZers press case for people with disabilities to play stronger role in climate talks
A group of New Zealanders is fighting for those with disabilities to have more of a voice and proper support at UN climate conferences. Video
Human Rights Commission complaint over school attendance
A family has complained to the Human Rights Commission because their local school is refusing to let their five-year-old autistic son attend.
The McDonald family says Woodville School, in the Tararua… Audio
Many workers with disabilities still paid as little as $5 an hour
Three years after the government announced it would scrap minimum wage exemptions and replace them with a wage subsidy, some disabled workers are still earning an average of just $5.30 an hour. Audio
Many workers with disabilities still paid $5 an hour on average
Three years after the government announced it would scrap minimum wage exemptions and replace them with a wage subsidy, some disabled workers are still earning an average of just $5 an hour.
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What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 2: Becki Moss
Celebrated photographer Becki Moss is an advocate for those living with invisible disabilities, something Becki herself lives with. She is turning her lens to K Road to see how accessible it is. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 3: Ari Kerssens
Advocate for blindness and low vision, Ari Kerssens is jazzing up his cane in the hopes to promote accessibility and awareness in Karangahape Roads Queer nightlife. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 4: Mamie Rose
Mamie Rose lives with Williams Syndrome. She is an advocate who uses modelling as her way to advocate. Mamie is preparing for a photoshoot that will express both her Queerness and Disabled-self. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 5: Finn Hitch
Finn recently moved to Auckland. They want to connect with the queer scene, but struggle with the lack of accessibility. Finn is hoping to make their mark on the scene by showing their pride. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 6: Cait and Rimu
Rimu and Cait both live with disabilities and identify as non-binary using they/them pronouns. They’re meeting to spill the tea on what it's like to be misgendered in the healthcare system. Video
