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Two 20-something year olds, Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at age 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience. Video

Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Video

As if house-hunting wasn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic makes it a whole new level. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market. Video

Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder... the list goes on. Video

Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind. Video

As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist for professional advice. Video

Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt. Video

As if navigating your 20’s isn’t hard enough, Sophia Malthus became a quadriplegic at age 19 after a horse riding accident. Finding carers to help her 24 hours a day is no easy task. Video

The entire Auckland train network has been suspended following a large toxic blaze at a scrapyard in the suburb of Favona. It has caused the evacuation of the city's Train Control Centre which is in… Audio

Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown has proposed pushing forward with a billion-dollar flood-recovery programme for the city. Joining Kathryn is Matthew Bradbury - he's a senior lecturer in landscape… Audio

Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown has indicated he'll pull back on some of harsh cuts he had proposed to arts and social services. Kathryn is joined by Kate Anderson, general manager of the Central… Audio

Simon talks to Kathryn about a range of issues affecting Tamaki Makaurau, including the effect of wild weather on parts of the city prone to flooding and the effect on public transport. The Auckland… Audio