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Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ released in New Zealand, just as the technology faces bans in Australia
NZ 'poorly prepared' to deal with the new technology, expert says.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'The cost of these things is ridiculous': Blind Kiwis priced out of life-changing tech
Some 58% of disabled New Zealanders earn $30,000 or less a year.
‘You really do think you’re going mad’: The hidden cost of blindness
Bronwyn Anderson was 'horrified' to only be able to see half her husband's face.
'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindness
More than 51% of working-age blind New Zealanders are unemployed, and that's increasing.
Barrier after barrier: The daily struggles blind Kiwis can’t escape
Census data shows nearly 183,000 Kiwis live with serious sight loss.
Blind New Zealanders left struggling every day
Blind Low Vision NZ community and inclusion GM Dan Shepherd is with us to speak about his own lived experience, and how we might be able to help.
From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker
For Michael Whittaker, there's more to life than being really, ridiculously good-looking.
'Quite septic': Roaming dog attacks affecting guide dog clients
Auckland Council says there have been 716 dog attacks as of March this year.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed
Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.
Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits
Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse Wright
What goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?
Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse Wright
‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dog
The museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.
'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision loss
He says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.
Tandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration
'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.
Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village
Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
Guide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired woman
Sue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.
The dog that changed Laura’s life
Losing her vision at 30, she regained freedom and a loving friend.
Helen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impaired
The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.
Eye health for Māori and Pasifika is far from equitable
Unregistered dispensing opticians causing problems