Disability
Govt ministers silent on disabled teen’s need for accessible HNZ home
Five different government ministers have refused interviews or were unavailable to talk about a severely disabled teen's family's seven year wait for a fully accessible house. Meanwhile, HNZ says it's… Audio
The state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
Disability services hit by rising costs and funding freeze
Disability support providers may stop accepting new clients and some services may close because of a freeze in government funding.
Family carers to be paid more but more still needs to be done
The father of two disabled adults is welcoming an increase in the pay family caregivers receive - but says there are other issues the Government needs to address. Yesterday it was announced the… Audio
The thorny question of assisted dying
Should desperately ill New Zealanders have the right to choose their own death? And if so, under what circumstances? David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today. Audio
Fears carers' strike may put disabled people at risk
An advocate for disabled people is concerned those dependent on daily care may be left to fend for themselves during today's day-long strike.
Healing words: Mental health terms turned into Te Reo
Te Reo Hapai, a glossary of 200 mental health terms translated into Maori, was the brainchild of Keri Opai. Created two years ago, it's being used in kaupapa Maori mental health, addiction and… Audio
Parents say govt policy violates rights of disabled people
The foster parents of a young man with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, who is believed to have killed himself in a mental health unit last month, say the human rights of disabled people are being… Video, Audio
Martin Wylie - Should some make less than the minimum wage?
Martin Wylie has decades of experience in business, including 10 years as company secretary at Telecom, chief executive of Simpson Grierson and iHug, and chief executive and director of CallPlus… Audio
Mental Health, Wellbeing Commission 'a step back' - doctor
The resurrection of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is being termed "a step back in time".
Clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland, from Victoria University, says the reappearance of a… Audio
Education Minister Chris Hipkins responds to teachers' strike
On the day after the combined primary and secondary teacher's mega-strike, Corin Dann speaks to the the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins about what the budget will offer special education teachers… Audio
Special needs teacher describes classroom attacks
A teacher of children with special needs who's been violently attacked in the classroom says she marched in Wednesday's teacher strike for them - rather than for higher pay.
Lou Dickson is a special… Audio
Creating jobs for people with disabilites – belief is the first step
In the American state of Washington, over 80 percent of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are in paid employment, compared to just 15 percent in New Zealand. Before we can create… Video, Audio
Man petitions Parliament for faster home modifications for disabled
A disabled Dunedin man who has waited more than 18 months for his bathroom to be modified is taking his fight to Parliament, hoping other people don't have to endure what he has. Audio
Fonterra Fan Andrew Oliver's journey with disability to independent living.
Last week we brought you the story of how dairy giant Fonterra changed their entire milk tanker schedule in Te Rapa district so that their number one fan could go to bed on time. This morning, Andy's… Video, Audio
Dunedin supermarkets test app to highlight mobility carpark misuse
From tomorrow people who are not entitled to use mobility carparks at Dunedin Countdown supermarkets but are caught doing so, may be dobbed in and asked to shift their vehicle.
Fonterra changes tanker schedule for #1 fan
In the Te Rapa district of Hamilton - Fonterra tanker drivers know that every evening their biggest fan will be waiting for them on a dairy farm on Reid Road. Fonterra's milk tankers are Andrew… Video, Audio
Is the Health Ministry cutting disability services by stealth?
Disability advocates say planned massive funding cuts to disability services may have been averted but disabled people and their families are still being questioned over every hour of support they… Audio
Petition for better disability access gains momentum
Hundreds are backing a petition asking parliament to improve the process for housing modifications for disabled people. Audio
Why Rachel Māia chose to have her leg amputated
What's it like to look at your leg for the last time then ask doctors to amputate it? Zoë George follows champion rock climber Rachel Māia as she says goodbye to her limb and embarks on a new chapter… Audio
