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‘It's been tough’: Cam Howieson’s long, family-first journey to Auckland FC A-League glory
Howieson turned down overseas offers to stay in Auckland with his family.
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Paraplegic woman 'upset and distressed' after custom wheelchair stolen from Auckland beach
The 71-year-old says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.
Woman who suffered ‘horrific’ horse riding accident dies after year-long recovery fight
Lauren Simpson died of a sudden heart attack, her family said.
Gangster to brain surgeon: Sex worker spills on clients, and what she will and won’t do
Rose Adamo reveals all, including how her family and partner feel about her line of work.
'Traumatic memory': Call for change after deaf mother's fight for interpreter in son's emergency
Staff told her that her teen could interpret for her, despite his severe pain.
On The Up: How sport is helping disabled teens push limits and find their own team
'We still want to be included like everyone else, even if it looks a little different.'
Student hit by car at pedestrian crossing fundraises for new wheelchair
Jamie Stillwell was hit on a South Dunedin crossing on April 14.
How losing her sight led this Kiwi woman to marathons and triathlons
The marathoner found a new way to chase her dreams.
Queenstown farmer funds lift after hearing of dad carrying disabled daughter
The farmer, who wishes to remain anonymous, hopes his actions will encourage others.
How a devastating crash, two surrogates and sheer grit gave this mum her dream family
Casey Brady was left paralysed from the chest down after a 2017 crash.
One shot at a time: Guy Harrison’s journey to national golf title
Doctors said I needed to prepare for a life in a wheelchair - my parents never did.
'Just gutted': Vandalism of new lagoon platform sparks wave of support
The wheelchair-accessible platform was destroyed just two weeks after opening.
The four-day treatment helping people break free from OCD
New Zealand trial results have been successful, offering hope for some 100,000 sufferers.
The truth about autism in women, according to a neuroscientist
Telegraph: Autism was once thought to be extremely rare in females. Why?
'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teen
Zeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.
Specialist treating amputees may move to Oz over ACC delays as she 'needs to make a living'
Lizzie Carey says ACC delays of six months or more threaten her clinic.
A lifetime of anger: School bus crash survivor recalls horror in memoir
'I’m shocked by how much that horrific day still impacts so many people’s lives.'
Associate Immigration Minister tells migrant couple’s disabled son to leave NZ
The 6-year-old's parents, brother, two grandparents and an aunt all live in NZ.
On the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilities
Playing para darts is helping disabled athletes in New Zealand in more ways than one.
'There is always hope': Pastor details life after devastating crash in book
Rotorua's Timothy Lee has released his book Hopes, Fears and Wheelchairs.
Clue to woman's death found on her phone after she had died
Debra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.
On the Up: Adam Hall comes full circle at sixth Winter Paralympics
The 38-year-old never thought he'd still be competing, 20 years after his first Games.
Disabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freeze
Under new rules, Sam’s funding for vital nutritional shakes was declined.
Kiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s tic
Leighton Clarke had garnered 4.7 million followers on his TikTok account.
On The Up: Corey Peters determined to extend medal-winning streak at Winter Paralympics
The 42-year-old admits Milano Cortina will likely be his final Winter Paralympics.
'We’ve dropped you': Influencer reveals NZer of the Year award nomination axed over online skits
Leighton Clarke says his Local Hero bid ended after a review of his TikTok videos.
'He can walk': Auckland mum berated in pool car park as stranger questions 7yo son’s hidden disability
The mother said they were hit with racist and ableist remarks immediately after parking.
Government faces court over controversial disability funding changes
An advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.
‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?
At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.
Peppa Pig TV character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming season
The TV show's producers say there's a place for 'every child in Peppa's world'.