Disability

Govt launches independent review into disability support services

The Government has announced an independent review into the disability support system funded by the ...

Whaikaha's new rules will impede progress of disabled kids - parents

Parents of children with disabilities are concerned changes to funding rules will halt their childre...

'We can do better': Mum of disabled 8yo calls for funding changes

Families are calling for more flexible disability funding as a review into the current support syste...

How this app's making it easier for neurodiverse people to find love

A new social networking app is set launch in New Zealand next week with the goal of helping neurodiv...

Sandwich board sign ban and a battle for Nelson’s streets

Sandwich boards may seem innocuous to the average shopper, but a battle is currently being waged ove...

People illegally using mobility parks 'absolute pests' - Porirua mayor

The Porirua mayor is fed up with people illegally taking mobility parks, calling them "absolute pest...

'Selfish behaviour': Fines to increase for misuse of mobility parks

The fines for people who misuse mobility parks are set to increase significantly. It's part of chang...

Paralympics: Anna Grimaldi's journey to self-belief

Anna Grimaldi has stood on top of the world not once but twice with two Paralympic gold medals in th...