Disability
Benefit cut punitive, says mother of disabled woman
The mother of an intellectually disabled woman who had her benefit cut says it was punitive and mean spirited and policies must change. Audio
"Neurotribes" & the changing attitudes to autism
Steve Silberman is an American journalist who writes about technology for Wired magazine and the New Yorker. His new book 'Neurotribes' is the first popular science book to win the Samuel Johnson… Audio
One in Five for 22 November 2015 - Rosemarie Garland-Thompson
Mike Gourley talks with American academic, Rosemarie Garland-Thompson about the modern day paradox confronting Disabled people: from a human rights angle, now has never been a better time to be a… Audio
One In Five for 18 October 2015 - A Sensation for the Senses
A sensation for the senses. Thousands of people are flocking to New Plymouth's new Len Lye Centre. The doors of the striking new 12 million dollar building opened in late July and, in the first three… Audio
Special needs support 'a complete failure'
The head of the Early Childhood Council has delivered a blistering attack on the Education Ministry's lack of support for under 5s with special needs.
ACC fights group action over disabled kids
The Accident Compensation Corporation has been accused of being stingy to families of severely disabled children.
Sibling Stories
This week on One in Five: sibling stories. We may have fought like cats and dogs but most us who have brothers and sisters share a life long bond with them. And for people who have a sibling with a… Audio
Bruce Gladwin: audiences and disability
Artistic director of Back to Back Theatre, an Australian company driven by an ensemble of actors perceived to have intellectual disabilities. Its award-winning shows have toured to over 70 cities in… Audio
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
One in Five for 1 November 2015
Mike Gourley checks out this year's IHC Art Awards, and talks with Auckland GP, David Beaumont, who's an opponent of the Medical model. Audio
Calls for law change to protect disabled children
The Disability Rights Commissioner and IHC are calling for greater safeguards for children with disabilities after a girl received treatment to stunt her growth.
Disability Rights Commissioner calls for law change
The Disability Rights Commissioner has waded into a debate on a controversial hormone therapy used to stunt the growth of severely disabled children. Audio
Nasal spray helps social skills in children with autism
A world-first study has found a hormone commonly used to induce labour in pregnant women can also help children with autism. Audio
Family stunts disabled daughter's growth
A New Zealand family is making worldwide headlines after their decision to stunt the growth of their severely disabled daughter.
Legal pressure to cover mental illness in travel insurance
A young woman whose history of depression stymied her travel insurance is challenging a big insurer in what could turn out to be a landmark Australian legal case. Audio
Richard Fairgray: cartoons and dinosaurs
Comic book writyer and illustrator, and editor-in-chief of Square Planet Comics, best known for his series Blastosaurus and children's picture books, including new book Gorillas In Our Midst. Audio
'She's wild! She's wacky! She is KooKoo the Birdgirl!'
Sarah Houbolt is an aerial artist, fire eater, and former paralympian who thinks nothing of precariously swinging at great heights despite being partially sighted and only 144 cm tall. Now she's about… Video, Audio, Gallery
An new era of author
The road to becoming a successful self-published author of dark fantasy and paranormal romance, with Steff Green, her latest book is the Witch Hunter and she also has a book coming out at the end of… Audio
One In Five for October 18, 2015 - Perceptive Pooches
You can recognise a hearing dog because of its little yellow jacket. They work in the community to alert others to the fact the person they are with is deaf and, at home, their job is even more… Audio, Gallery
From Dunedin to Doha
This week on One in Five: from Dunedin to Doha. We meet two para athletes trading their chilly city for Qatar and a chance at medal contention. Holly Robinson and Anna Grimaldi are part of New… Audio, Gallery
