Disability
ACC's soaring costs may lead to rise in levies
The Accident Compensation Corporation is facing a financial hole, with forecasts showing from October it will "no longer break even", according to internal sources. Audio
Single gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability - study
Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people.
Distressed parents say govt's new rules will impede progress of disabled kids
The Ministry of Disabled People will no longer allow parents to opt for privately provided services if similar ones are publicly funded.
Parents concerned about disability funding changes
Parents of children with disabilities are concerned changes to funding rules will halt their child's development. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
A union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
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.
