Disability
Family with severely autistic daughter left with nowhere to go
A family with a severely autistic daughter are at a loss after learning the home they spent tens of thousands modifying is a leaky building. Video, Audio
Schools 'demonising' difficult children - IHC
Many schools are illegally stopping children from attending class, saying they don't have the specialist support to deal with their behaviour, IHC says. Audio
Exclusion of problem students "very common"
The disability advocacy group, the IHC, says schools are demonising children with special needs. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Autism Research - Dr Javier Javier Virues-Ortega
There's no known cause ... and no cure. Autism remains one of the most complex disorders for researchers to tackle. But what if we could see inside the brains of sufferers to see if therapies are… Audio
Businesses need to up game with disabled employment - CCS
A disability rights group says businesses need to change their attitudes towards hiring people with disabilities. Audio
Businesses need to up game with disabled employment - CCS
A disability rights group says businesses need to change their attitudes towards hiring people with disabilities. Audio
Big step forward for NZ Sign Language
Deaf teenagers are enjoying a big change to their school work this year. For the first time, New Zealand Sign Language has NCEA achievement standards. Deaf people and Sign Language educators say it's… Audio
A business with heart
Southland Disability Enterprises is a place where people with disabilities find work and friendship - but it depends, in part, on a scheme that pays its workers less than minimum wage. Audio
Ian Tannock: personalised cancer care
Guest host Philippa Tolley interviews Dr Ian Tannock, Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Medical Biophysics at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and University of Toronto and a major international… Audio
Govt wants firms employing disabled workers to pay minimum wage
The government says firms which employ disabled workers will have to start paying them the minimum wage. Audio
Govt wants minimum wage for disabled workers
The government wants firms which employ disabled workers to start paying them the minimum wage, but some companies say that's just not viable.
The unspoken rules of music gigs
With the help of door people, security guards, musicians and gig lovers - Melody Thomas explores The Secret Life of Gig Etiquette. Audio
Blind Foundation launches appeal
Today and tomorrow, people with rattling buckets will be taking to the streets across the country to collect for dogs in little red coats - Blind Foundation Guide Dogs. Video, Audio
Cycling to Wellness
A woman, a dog and thousands of kilometres of New Zealand road. Leisa McNaughton cycles the country with her canine companion, Indy, to raise awareness of mental illness. Audio, Gallery
Westminster Pilgrimage
Reading music in braille is a daunting challenge especially when you're a member of a choir. Audio
Sally Gardner
Prolific award-winning British author who worked in costume design and illustration before deciding to write for children full-time. Her books, including Tinder, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander, have… Audio
Mark Anderson, Jony Easterby and Kathy Hinde: For the Birds
Leaders of the team of artists who have created the walk-through art experience For the Birds in the native forest of Otari-Wilton's Bush during the New Zealand Festival. Audio
Morgan Godfery: rethinking New Zealand
Wellington writer, commentator and trade unionist who specialises in Maori politics and international indigenous issues. He is the editor of a new collection of essays, The Interregnum: Rethinking New… Audio
Mallory Ortberg: texting classics
Co-founder and editor of website The Toast, and advice columnist for Slate. Her first book, Texts from Jane Eyre: and Other Conversations with Your Favourite Literary Characters reimagines… Audio
Student Start Ups
Table tennis brings out the competitive streak and these young business people hope to be hitting the right shots in the marketplace soon. Audio, Gallery
