Disability

By the time she was seven, Susan Te Kahurangi King had stopped talking. Yet, today, she is one of Aotearoa’s most globally sought after artists. Paris, New York, Dusseldorf are just some of the… Audio

One woman's fight for a uniform rule and greater penalties for misusing mobility parking spaces continues. Claire Dale petitioned Parliament last year - asking for higher penalties for people who park… Audio

The new ministry promised a commitment to delivering "bold and transformational change" for the disability community. So one year on, has it shifted the dial for New Zealanders living with… Audio

Mis-parked, parked or abandoned cars can cause huge disruption for other people, especially those with accessibility requirements. The app is designed to help people document and report issues which… Audio

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

New Zealand paralympian Women's C5 cyclist Nicole Murray has beaten her top rivals, winning two gold medals in the Time Trial and Road Race at a World Cup event in Huntsville Alabama.

Nicole spoke to… Audio

Wairoa's mayor Craig Little has launched a petition in the hope that one of his town's most vulnerable citizens is returned home. 69 Year old Gavin Jones is intellectually disabled and has been forced… Audio

Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.

John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Video, Audio

In 2016 Bailley Unahi was crushed by a collapsing balcony in Dunedin while attending a Six60 show. This resulted in her being paralysed from the waist down - changing her life forever. Bailley is now… Audio