Disability
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
Aranui residents stuck in homes without buses
A campaign to bring back bus services to the Aranui community says elderly and disabled people are stuck in their homes without public transport. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.
Number of disabled people in financial hardship growing, data shows
It's been a tough few years for many households - but people with disabilities have been struggling particularly hard, representatives say.
You can't park there, mate
What can private car parks do to deter more people from hogging mobility car parks not meant for them? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Denied right to learn Braille: the RNZFB apology
Low vision and blind survivors of abuse under state care have shared stories of neglect, physical and psychological abuse and barriers to education, at the formal apology by Royal New Zealand…
A 'complete distrust' between Deaf community and police
Members of the Deaf community say there has been a "history of mistreatment" when it comes to dealing with the judicial system. Video
Labour's reaction to disability funding access changes
MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan joins First Up for Labour's look at the week in politics. Audio
Charity welcomes u-turn on disability funding changes
The government is removing controversial purchasing guidelines.
Major changes to disability support services announced
Assessment processes and allocations for services are set to the standardised across the country
Changes announced for disability support system
A controversial cost-saving policy for carers for the disabled is being abandoned as part of changes to the disability support system. From next April, the government will remove purchasing guidelines… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3rd September 2025
In today's episode, the government is making a U-turn and abandoning the controversial cost-saving changes for carers among a raft of changes for the disability sector; The New Zealand-born leader of… Audio
Govt announces changes to disability sector
The government is making a U-turn and abandoning the controversial cost-saving changes for carers among a raft of changes for the disability sector. CCS Disability Action chief executive Mel Smith… Audio
New system tracks fake disability parking permits
A new system being rolled out by Wilson Parking and CSS Disability Action can instantly track down fake disability parking permits. Advocate Vivian Naylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Saved by the Dog: How a guide dog changed a life
Dan Shepherd waited four years to be matched with his guide dog Ezra and wondered if he would ever find a dog to suit his needs. Audio
I'm autistic and don't speak - here's what I want you to know
There are lots of myths about autistic people who don't talk. Here are three and why they're so wrong.
Blind, low-vision residents support street flag ban
Members of a Nelson Tasman accessibility forum have voiced their support for a ban on street advertising flags after a Richmond café publicly opposed the rule.
'Relationship she might not have had': Hayley's AI partner changed her life
Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life, but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones.
Disability support service worries govt will cut travel subsidy
A disability support service is worried the government could be about to cut a travel subsidy that helps people with disabilities get where the need to be. The Total Mobility Scheme is jointly funded… Audio
