Disability
Travelling with disabilities
Travelling can be hectic and frustrating at the best of times. But there's a whole other world of complications you have to work through when you live with a disability. Olivia Shivas is a podcaster… Audio
Wheel Black Gareth Lynch living his best life
After becoming a tetraplegic seven years ago, Gareth Lynch was forced to develop resilience – an invaluable skill he says many of us aren't taught. Now, the Wheel Black (wheel chair rugby All Black)… Video, Audio
Family fears for man waiting six months in hospital for surgery
The family of a man with an intellectual disability say he has been neglected while waiting six months in hospital for a hip operation and they fear he may even die there. Audio
Family fears for man waiting six months in hospital for surgery
The family of a man with an intellectual disability say he has been neglected while waiting six months in hospital for a hip operation, and they fear he may even die there.
Pukekohe man Arthur Brown… Video, Audio
19 Olivia Shivas | Cruelty in Care
A wheelchair user all her life, Olivia Shivas’ coverage on people with disabilities suffering horrific abuse in care hit uncomfortably close to home. Her courageous reporting would help expose… Audio
Dyslexic Police College candidate who failed typing test loses discrimination battle
A dyslexic Police College candidate who failed the entry typing test three times has lost his claim for $50,000 compensation for what he says was discrimination.
Former Warrior now amputee playing in All Abilities Golf Tourny
A car crash resulted in Joe Flavell being left as an above the knee amputee, but this weekend he lines up in his first golf tourmament at the New Zealand All Abilities golf championship at Windross… Audio
Paralympics NZ launch programme to boost athlete connections
A three-year programme to boost New Zealand's para athletes, aims to build not only their sporting skills, but their networks into the sports community.
Being a para-athlete or coach can be a lonely… Video, Audio
'The only reason is because we're in a wheelchair - disgusting'
Wheelchair users say they are being charged up to four times as much for events, and having to pay extra for a carers ticket at some venues.
Wheelchair users claim discrimination in concert, sport ticket sales
Wheelchair users are being charged up to four times as much for tickets to sporting events and concerts.
Many in the community feel they're being discriminated against.
Jonty Dine reports.
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Health and Disability complaints process 'slow and arduous' - complainant
A woman whose father spent his last days in an aged care facility says communication with the office of the Health and Disability Commissioner was confused, slow and arduous.
Accessibility legislation a tokenistic toothless failure, disabled people say
Disabled people have told MPs the proposed law should set up standards backed with real enforcement, or be scrapped.
What airlines can learn from the missing luggage fiasco
Opinion - When an essential part of a wheelchair got lost in the pile of other increasingly missing luggage, it prompted Chris Ford to think about the lessons that could be learned from this.
Rotorua accessibility advocate fights for footpath to new subdivision
Rotorua resident and accessibility advocate Roger Loveless worries it will take an accident before a footpath is put in near a new subdivision.
Disabled golfer back in the swing
After a spinal infection and medical misadventure left her confined to a wheelchair, Cathie Braun thought she'd never get back to her beloved golf. But now the Kuratau local has her swing back thanks… Audio
Braille 'bombing' inspired by child who is blind tranforms town
Paddy's learning journey has prompted his hometown of Temora in Australia's southern NSW to do the same.
Police to investigate complaint into allegations of neglect, death in IDEA Services home
Police have confirmed they will investigate a complaint into allegations of neglect and an unreported death in an IHC home.
Double gold Paralympian Danielle Brown on her new book
Briton Danielle Brown is a double Paralympic gold-medalist and five-time world champion in archery. She was also the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied category at the… Audio
Special Olympics: Competitors intent on doing their best while having fun
About 1000 competitors have gathered in Hamilton for the opening of the Special Olympics National Summer Games today.
Disability sector job crisis
With the catch cry of 'labour shortage' being stated over and over again, it's a surprise that people with disabilities are struggling to find jobs. Workbridge Chief Executive Johnathan Mosen talks to… Audio
