Disability
Sir Maarten Wevers to lead Ministry for Disabled People review
The review will investigate how to keep disability support services funded by the ministry going in the long-term.
Schools failing autistic and other neurodivergent children - report
A new report warns schools and early childhood centres are failing autistic and other neurodivergent children on an epic scale.
Paralympic swimmer Cameron Leslie on his "young family" support
Cameron Leslie is back for his fourth Paralympics - he talked with sports reporter Felicity Reid about his three young children watching him for the first time. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Cindy Mitchener (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Cindy Mitchener discuss making the great outdoors more wheelchair accessible and the rise of "Curtain Banks". Audio
Air New Zealand signs food and safety announcements in NZSL
A Deaf person travelling on an Air New Zealand flight where cabin crew used sign language says the experience made him "feel seen".
Prominent disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
A prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
Sir Robert spent more than 30 years advocating for the rights of disabled New Zealanders.
New minister announces review into disability support services
The ministry has been under fire for not consulting with carers before changing entitlements to flexible funding support.
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.
