Disability
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
Wheelchair boxer John Fiu to return to ring after long journey
Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.
John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Video, Audio
Sit skier Bailley Unahi has eye on Milan Paralympics 2026
In 2016 Bailley Unahi was crushed by a collapsing balcony in Dunedin while attending a Six60 show. This resulted in her being paralysed from the waist down - changing her life forever. Bailley is now… Audio
Disability access 'a work in progress' for Parliament
Efforts are underway to make Parliament more accessible for people who live with disability. Audio
Double-leg amputee in 'world first' bid reaches top of Everest
A British Army veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has reached the world's highest peak in an attempt to make mountaineering history.
Disability sector celebrates end to Minimum Wage Exemption
Disability advocates are celebrating an end to the Minimum Wage Exemption, which was scrapped in yesterday's budget announcements. The exemption, which the government calls "discriminatory", allowed… Audio
'No Frills' Budget delivers something but not everything for people with disabilities
Opinion - The disabled community has something to celebrate as a result of today's Budget, but the spending breakdown of some things really needs to be seen, writes Chris Ford.
'Scarlette says it's fun' - How a young Scout made park better for his 'best buddy'
A young Dunedin boy wasn't playing around when he made it his mission to make his local park more accessible for his friend who uses a wheelchair.
Comedian who's first language is sign - a unique story
Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw – who was raised by two hearing-impaired parents – is delivering laughs to the deaf community at his 100% accessible NZ Comedy Festival shows. Video, Audio