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Scheme under scrutiny after minister refuses to discuss care of Perth family
Friends say the family fought for NDIS support before funding was cut.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gisborne council disability strategy left to expire for more than a decade
The council now plans a memo early this year on reviving the Disability Strategy.
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.
'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible home
Her new home was built 'fit for purpose' with wider doorways, no carpet and sliding doors.
Local legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours
Dame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients named
They include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.
Sir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year Honours
A knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.
New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised
There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.
New Year Honours 2026: The full list
The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.
'Hard work but rewarding': Aphasia advocate Katharine Milford honoured
About 30,000 New Zealanders live with aphasia, many undiagnosed.
Tauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’
A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.
First ever wheelchair user flies into space
The German woman engineer took a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.
'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisis
Children aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.
'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond death
Khyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national games
The Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.
Phil O’Reilly: Hiring disabled people isn’t charity — it’s smart business
OPINION: Disabled New Zealanders remain among the most excluded in our labour market.
How three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special Olympics
The Waikato trio are among 40 riders vying for medals in Christchurch.
Hawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer Games
Hawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.
Landmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkers
Christine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.
Athletes step up to lead and inspire at National Summer Games
Tauranga athletes take on leadership roles with Special Olympics New Zealand.
Disabled children may be forced into homeschooling as specialist school rolls fill up
An Auckland school has a waitlist of more than 100 disabled children.
From farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in Christchurch
Rotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.
'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive lifts
When Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.
Accessible adventure guide to Far North Queensland
An accessible pontoon boat at Trinity Bay let the family explore at their own pace.
Auckland woman fights to bring son with cerebral palsy to New Zealand
Loriza Ali is now a NZ citizen and has lived and worked here for more than 10 years.
How cancer, chronic pain and motherhood shaped Jess Quinn's advocacy
The women’s advocate opens up about parenting, health and her mission.
'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndrome
The woman said she would have terminated the pregnancy if she had known.
Elderly rebel nuns allowed back in Austrian convent after row
The trio fled a Catholic care centre in September to secretly return to the convent.
Principal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zone
Classes are spilling into the library and hall as the Auckland school turns families away.
'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success
'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'