Disability
Traffic light system creating atmosphere of 'fear' and 'stress'
The changes could affect many disabled people on the Jobseeker Support benefit, a disabilities advocate says.
Dreams, realities, and the broken promises of disability support
Opinion - After reading phase one of the Independent Review of Disability Support report and watching Minister Upston's announcement, I spent the night dreaming about the minister. Then I woke up to…
18-year detention of autistic man heads to Supreme Court
The mother of a man who has spent half his life locked away will argue that her son is arbitrarily detained and his human rights breached. Audio
'Lord have mercy' - Blind man asked for driver's licence for identification
A blind man's experience at the local Ministry of Social Development office has him worried about changes to disability services. Audio
Legally blind man asked for drivers license at MSD office
"Lord have mercy on the disabled community," was said by a legally blind New Plymouth man who's gutted about plans to carve up Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled people. The government's anounced… Audio
'We don't know what is coming next': Fears over Whaikaha changes
The government's move to strip the Ministry of Disabled People of its responsibility for support services has been criticised by the disability rights commissioner.
Slimmed-down version of Whaikaha 'all about cutting costs'
The IHC says "the devil is in the detail" when it comes to the government's plan to scale back the Ministry of Disabled People.
The Panel with Ruth Money and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ruth Money and Allan Blackman discuss Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's decision to extradite Kim Dotcom, the Government's plan to restructure… Audio
Disability advocates slamming govt plan to slim down agency
The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston wants to strip Whaikaha or the Disability Ministry, of its role in delivering support services, and instead shift it to the Minstry of Social… Audio
Whaikaha facing major scale back
The dedicated ministry that disabled advocates fought decades for is facing a major scale back. The government wants to shift Whaikaha's responsibilities for delivering support services over to the… Audio
Disability advocates, opposition slam slimmed-down version of Whaikaha
The coalition is treating disabled people with callous disregard, critics say.
Watch: MSD to take over disability services amid Whaikaha budget woes
The Ministry of Disabled People will lose responsibility for support services, after a critical review found inadequate budget controls.
Kiwis caring for disabled family members being pushed to the brink
Carers NZ says the long hours they work amounts to billions of dollars in unpaid labour, and is urging the government to offer more support. Audio
Good as cold: Polar plunge makes splash for Special Olympics
Nearly 200 people dived in frigid 9C Wellington water to raise money Saturday morning.
Low-vision woman fed up with cars illegally park over footpaths
People visiting a place of worship and local businesses are the culprits, Sally Britnell says, and it's forcing her onto roads to get around. Audio
Sandwich board sign ban hard to swallow for businesses
A plan to ban sandwich boards from Nelson footpaths has sparked debate: businesses say they contribute to sales, but disability representatives say they're a hazard and reduce access.
Man's mobility post fall saved after ground breaking operation
A Palmerston North man is recovering after ground-breaking surgery to remove severe blood clots following a fall at work. Jimmy Ellingham has the story. Audio
Restraint and force revealed in residential disability support report
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner is calling for stronger oversight of the treatment of disabled people living in care.
Disabled falling through the cracks for years - human rights lawyer
A report on complaints about residential disability support services has revealed they are failing in their duty of care
The future of our Disability Support System should heed the lessons of our past failings
First person - State care was a dehumanising and lonely existence for Lusi Faiva.
