Disability
Blind man told he can't take his guidedog on a bus-twice
A blind wellington man who's twice been told he can"t take his guidedog on a bus says he was made to feel like a non person...and says the drivers need training. George Taggart tried to get on a… Video, Audio
Brain researchers strapped for cash after funding pulled
As dementia numbers soar and a cure remains elusive, one of the key organisations leading research into prevention and treatment is under threat. Audio
Pacific group calls for ministry for disabled people
A Pacific disability civic organisation is advocating for the New Zealand government to include a Ministry for Disabled Peoples.
The beautiful system that's broken down
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer wants a Royal Commission into ACC, saying the system that was a world-beater is now unjust. Audio
Voting accessibility 2020: A mixed report card
Analysis - The election has fallen somewhat short but made good progress on its goal for all eligible New Zealanders, regardless of disability, to be able to participate, Áine Kelly-Costello writes.
Plea for reform: 'Human rights create fair societies'
The Human Rights Commission is calling on the government to stand by its promises to make New Zealand fairer for all people.
Dyslexia isn't a disability, it's a parallel way of learning
Dyslexia was recognised officially as a learning condition 13 years ago, but our attitudes towards children - and adults - who think differently have barely moved. Isn't it about time this changed? Audio
Tetraplegic man fears confinement after funding cut
A tetraplegic man fears he will be confined to his bed unfed and untoileted from today, when the Ministry of Health plans to stop funding the carers he relies upon.
HRC accused of 'dismissive' attitude to dyslexia
A man with dyslexia who was knocked back by police after failing one of the entry tests claims the Human Rights Commission was dismissive and insulting when he asked for advice.
Government urged to provide flat, fair disability allowance for all
Disabled Pasifika people receiving an allowance for extra costs are getting less than half that of Pākehā recipients.
Wheel Blacks prepare for Japan's Paralympic Games
Resilience has been a valuable commodity over the past six months. And for the New Zealand wheelchair rugby community, there's been no shortage of positivity and ability to get through in the… Video, Audio
Episode 6: Euthanasia - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Should we have the right to choose the circumstances of our death, or is it just too complicated to sort out? Alice confronts her fear of death and admits she may not be immortal after all. Video
"Love on the Spectrum" dating coach Jodi Rodgers
Netflix reality TV show "Love on the Spectrum" has been a surprise hit. It follows young Australian adults with autism exploring the unpredictable world of dating. Finding love can be hard for anyone… Video, Audio
Oranga Tamariki accused of 'brutal' treatment of parents
Oranga Tamariki has been accused of "appalling" and "brutal" treatment of parents with intellectual disabilities when taking their children from them.
NZ's metalhead, cat-crazy, self-publishing romance queen
She has been legally blind since birth, but that hasn't stopped paranormal romance writer Steff Green (aka Stephanie Holmes) from undertaking a self-publishing career that sees her clear a six-figure… Audio
Musician loses hearing to otosclerosis
What would you do if everything you knew was crumbling down around you?
In this first episode of RNZ Podcast, Only Human, find out about an invisible disability that took musician Penni Bousfield on… Audio
Disabled jobseeker told she would only get job 'if someone feels bad'
A woman living with cerebral palsy has been told by a recruitment agency she would only find work if a business took pity on her.
Society is failing disabled people and can do better - Chief Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman says a quantum leap is needed to achieve equal rights for people with disabilities. Video
Opinion: Health is health, disability support is disability support
Anyone who has ever complained about their 'life admin' should see what disabled people go through - it's an inefficient, incomprehensible, ineffective mess, Emily Tilley writes.
Opinion: Time to liberate disability from 'health'
The reality for disabled people like me is that we still have to go through bureaucratic hoops. We need a system liberated from the oppressive yoke of the health system, Chris Ford writes.