Blind at 91, why Lady June Carter has returned to Riding for the Disabled
June still rides Pou every week. Photo / accentphotography.co.nz She admits that when she started riding with RDA…
Disabled teen loses deportation appeal, ordered to leave New Zealand
An appeal lodged on her behalf was declined. The Immigration and Protection Tribunal found last month that the…
Health NZ contract cuts put 1200 Auckland home-support worker jobs at risk
“If they now have a stranger coming into their home, it’s a major, major impact on people,” he…
Media Insider: RNZ journalist Sally Wenley takes aim at TVNZ over restricted use of disabled park in their shared building
Journalist and wheelchair user Sally Wenley says accessible parking is important for her at work. Photo / Cameron…
Government says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not JobSeeker benefit
“It will worsen their health conditions and put people at risk.” Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise…
Another Auckland parent blasts specialist school transport: Doors left open, car seats ignored
Ama said her daughter, Sophia Ama, is a 6-year-old “sassy little girl” who loved school, art, dancing, and…
Auckland mother Stormy Ryder jailed over neglect death of disabled toddler
Paramedics who attended the scene immediately noticed Tūwharetoa was visibly emaciated, with his ribs showing. But despite the…
Anthropic disables latest Fable, Mythos AI models over US ‘national security’ concerns
Earlier today, Anthropic released a statement saying: “The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export…
Auckland mum Stormy Ryder pleads guilty to disabled toddler’s homicide inside Takanini home
It is not known when she returned, but the agreed summary of facts states she realised Tūwharetoa was…
Auckland caregiver Zeak Smith jailed for sexual abuse of disabled teen
And if he wasn’t named, it might not be his last time he does so, she argued. ‘Significant…
Disabled teenager living in Rotorua Hospital for more than five months
She lived with her husband Ryan, Jakob’s stepfather, and their 9-year-old daughter Luuka. “We can’t control him at…
Government taken to court over ‘tectonic’ changes to disability funding
“Funding decisions of this nature can have immediate and substantial impacts on disabled people and the communities that…