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My Perfect Family: Taonga
The Peita Boys keep their mum, Miranda’s, hands full. Taonga, the youngest, was born with the extra challenge of Down Syndrome - but, as his name suggests, is seen as a gift to the family.
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Outbreak: 2020
In 2020 the rapid spread of Covid-19 has caused global alarm. We are being asked to unite as we figh...
Outbreak: 2020
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My Perfect Family: Southland Lockdown
Awards Night is the highlight of the social calendar for a vulnerable workforce at Southland Disabil...
My Perfect Family: Southland Lockdown
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In My Mind: Dr Tom
Doctor Tom’s mission is to be the ambulance at the top of the cliff. By sharing his personal journey...
In My Mind: Dr Tom
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My Perfect Family: Little People
The 50th annual conference for Little People of New Zealand (LPNZ) is fast approaching, and 27-year-...
My Perfect Family: Little People
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Bulletproof: Amanda
It’s been seven years since Amanda Lowry broke her neck while surfing. Accepting a new normal with t...
Bulletproof: Amanda
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Bulletproof: Dinesh
Halfway through medical school, a car accident left Dinesh Palipana tetraplegic. Despite huge hurdle...
Bulletproof: Dinesh
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Diabetes: The Silent Killer
Type 2 diabetes is New Zealand’s silent killer. More than 250,000 Kiwis live with it; a further 100,...
Diabetes: The Silent Killer
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My Perfect Family: No Respite
Life during a pandemic is a challenge for all parents with kids at home. But for parents whose child...
My Perfect Family: No Respite
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Sir Robert Martin: A Human Rights Conversation
Sir Robert Martin's earliest memories are of appalling treatment in an institution. Now, he works wi...
Sir Robert Martin: A Human Rights Conversation
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My Perfect Family: Bold As Brass
As New Zealanders living in Australia, Abbi and Morgan Brass received no government support when the...
My Perfect Family: Bold As Brass
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Changemakers: Umi Asaka
Umi Asaka and her mother have Brittle Bone Disease. After witnessing her mother’s battle against dis...
Changemakers: Umi Asaka
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My Perfect Family: Sam and Jason
Sam lost her sight as a baby due to meningitis, and her husband Jason has limited vision due to a ge...
My Perfect Family: Sam and Jason
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My Perfect Family: Jo & Leon
Young doctor Jo Scott’s career was on the rise when a brain haemorrhage changed her life. Seven year...
My Perfect Family: Jo & Leon
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Bulletproof: Sophia Takes Life On
In 2016, a horse-riding accident left Sophia Malthus tetraplegic. But determined to turn her situati...
Bulletproof: Sophia Takes Life On
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Being Me: Ming Ming
Blind since birth, Ming Ming has never let that stop him being involved in everything from cricket t...
Being Me: Ming Ming
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Being Me: Claudia
Claudia survived leukaemia, but the treatment that saved her life also left her with permanent disab...
Being Me: Claudia
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Bulletproof: Anita
A life-changing quad bike accident at 18 left Anita Kendrick paraplegic. But with determination and ...
Bulletproof: Anita
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My Perfect Family: Friedreich's Ataxia
Preparing for a 30th birthday is a big deal in the Boon family. Three out of five siblings live with...
My Perfect Family: Friedreich's Ataxia
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My Perfect Family: The Priestleys
Four of the six Priestley family members live with Autism. Because they’re able to function at a hig...
My Perfect Family: The Priestleys
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Being Me: Ivan
Profoundly blind acupuncturist and radio enthusiast, Ivan, is 72 years old. He’s never let his disab...
Being Me: Ivan
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Being Me: Rufus
Rufus lives in Kaikoura with his parents, but wants to live independently like his siblings. On a ro...
Being Me: Rufus
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Being Me: Kasem
13-year-old refugee Kasem lost his leg and much of his upper arm in a bomb attack in Syria, which al...
Being Me: Kasem
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Being Me: Cory
Punk-rock frontman Cory Newman is creating big waves with his band. The award-winning 17-year-old, w...
Being Me: Cory
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Being Me: Nikayla
Living with Cerebral Palsy, Nikayla Wood never imagined she’d skydive or ski. But with a new zest fo...
Being Me: Nikayla
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My Perfect Family: The Cookie Project
Born with disabilities including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Ngā Hou now works as a baker at The Cookie ...
My Perfect Family: The Cookie Project
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My Perfect Family: OCD
For two teenage sisters living with OCD, the world can often be an uncertain and scary place. In the...
My Perfect Family: OCD
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My Perfect Family: Taonga
The Peita Boys keep their mum, Miranda’s, hands full. Taonga, the youngest, was born with the extra ...
My Perfect Family: Taonga
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2020 Attitude Employee & Entrepreneur Award Finalists
We celebrate an employee or an entrepreneur with a disability who demonstrates diligence and commitm...
2020 Attitude Employee & Entrepreneur Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Employer Award Finalists
This award recognises an employer who provides outstanding recruitment and retention opportunities f...
2020 Attitude Employer Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Sporting Endeavour Award Finalists
This award seeks to honour either a competitive athlete or a passionate community participant who's ...
2020 Attitude Sporting Endeavour Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Support Superstar Award Finalists
To recognise support workers, carers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and family m...
2020 Attitude Support Superstar Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Impact Award Finalists
his is the chance to recognise a person with or without a disability whose efforts have significantl...
2020 Attitude Impact Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Spirit of Attitude Award Finalists
Someone who has had a unique journey and have risen to the challenges of their disability and applie...
2020 Attitude Spirit of Attitude Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Youth Courage Award Finalists
We seek nominations for a person with a disability who is up to the age of 20, whose courage and det...
2020 Attitude Youth Courage Award Finalists
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2020 Attitude Community Champ Award Finalists
This is about Kiwis Helping Kiwis – someone who goes above and beyond to make a meaningful differenc...
2020 Attitude Community Champ Award Finalists
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Paralympic Highlights Day 01
Day one of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics sees our athletes in the pool, on the cycling velodrome and on...
Paralympic Highlights Day 01
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Anna Grimaldi
Sport has always been Anna's great equaliser. Defending her gold from Rio brings pressure but she's ...
Anna Grimaldi
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Anna Grimaldi
Sport has always been Anna's great equaliser. Defending her gold from Rio brings pressure but she's ...
Anna Grimaldi
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Tupou Neiufi
Topou Neiufi found swimming as a 10yo and finds an immense amount of joy in representing New Zealand...
Tupou Neiufi
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Tupou Neiufi
Topou Neiufi found swimming as a 10yo and finds an immense amount of joy in representing New Zealand...
Tupou Neiufi
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Ben Tuimaseve
Benza Tuimaseve always thought he'd be a musician, but when he found sport, it opened his mind to be...
Ben Tuimaseve
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Ben Tuimaseve
Benza Tuimaseve always thought he'd be a musician, but when he found sport, it opened his mind to be...
Ben Tuimaseve
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Barney Koneferenisi
Sport is Barney's life. Playing at a high level and representing NZ at the Paralympics, he is living...
Barney Koneferenisi
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Barney Koneferenisi
Sport is Barney's life. Playing at a high level and representing NZ at the Paralympics, he is living...
Barney Koneferenisi
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Nicole Murray
Self belief plays a big part in Nicole's story, she just knew she had to get a little more creative....
Nicole Murray
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Nicole Murray
Self belief plays a big part in Nicole's story, she just knew she had to get a little more creative....
Nicole Murray
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Mike Todd
Mike calls himself the accidental sportsman, playing more sport post 30 he did in the first 30 years...
Mike Todd
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Mike Todd
Mike calls himself the accidental sportsman, playing more sport post 30 he did in the first 30 years...
Mike Todd
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Jesse Reynolds
A Paralympian from Rio, Jesse Reynolds wants to sing the New Zealand Anthem in front of as many peop...
Jesse Reynolds
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Jesse Reynolds
A Paralympian from Rio, Jesse Reynolds wants to sing the New Zealand Anthem in front of as many peop...
Jesse Reynolds
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Holly Robinson
World record holder and silver medalist from Rio, Holly has a burning desire to take gold in Tokyo.
Holly Robinson
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Holly Robinson
World record holder and silver medalist from Rio, Holly has a burning desire to take gold in Tokyo.
Holly Robinson
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Danielle Aitchison
Danielle dreams big knowing that even if she doesn't hit her dream, at least she'll fall in the clou...
Danielle Aitchison
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Danielle Aitchison
Danielle dreams big knowing that even if she doesn't hit her dream, at least she'll fall in the clou...
Danielle Aitchison
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William Stedman
A duel athlete, William puts his heart and believes you learn more from a loss than a win, a motto t...
William Stedman
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William Stedman
A duel athlete, William puts his heart and believes you learn more from a loss than a win, a motto t...
William Stedman
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Steve Hills
Steve knew he'd found his path when he started cycling. Representing NZ in his second Paralympics is...
Steve Hills
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Steve Hills
Steve knew he'd found his path when he started cycling. Representing NZ in his second Paralympics is...
Steve Hills
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Cody Everson
Cody Everson broke his neck playing rugby and thought his sporting days were over. Ten years on, he...
Cody Everson
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Cody Everson
Cody Everson broke his neck playing rugby and thought his sporting days were over. Ten years on, he...
Cody Everson
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Caitlin Dore
Caitlin wanted to become a Paralympian from a very young age. Now heading to her second games she en...
Caitlin Dore
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Caitlin Dore
Caitlin wanted to become a Paralympian from a very young age. Now heading to her second games she en...
Caitlin Dore
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Sophie Pascoe
Sophie thrives under the pressure as 'The Hunted' and is looking to add to her nine gold and five si...
Sophie Pascoe
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Sophie Pascoe
Sophie thrives under the pressure as 'The Hunted' and is looking to add to her nine gold and five si...
Sophie Pascoe
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Michael Johnson
Coming into his fifth Paralympic Games, Michael is looking to add to his Gold and two Bronze medals;...
Michael Johnson
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Michael Johnson
Coming into his fifth Paralympic Games, Michael is looking to add to his Gold and two Bronze medals;...
Michael Johnson
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Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams only took up shot put in 2018. A year later she had the world record. Coached by her sist...
Lisa Adams
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Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams only took up shot put in 2018. A year later she had the world record. Coached by her sist...
Lisa Adams
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Scott Martlew
Having wanted to take his canoe to Olympics, Scott redirected to the Paralympics after he lost his l...
Scott Martlew
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Scott Martlew
Having wanted to take his canoe to Olympics, Scott redirected to the Paralympics after he lost his l...
Scott Martlew
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Paula Tesoriero
NZ Chef de Mission introduces the kiwi Paralympic team competing in Tokyo 2020.
Paula Tesoriero
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Paula Tesoriero
NZ Chef de Mission introduces the kiwi Paralympic team competing in Tokyo 2020.
Paula Tesoriero
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Anna Taylor
Sport has always anchored Anna, so having gone through cancer treatment and a spinal cord injury, th...
Anna Taylor
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Anna Taylor
Sport has always anchored Anna, so having gone through cancer treatment and a spinal cord injury, th...
Anna Taylor
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Wheel Blacks
The Wheel Blacks are on their way back to the Paralympic games for the first time since Beijing 2008...
Wheel Blacks
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Wheel Blacks
The Wheel Blacks are on their way back to the Paralympic games for the first time since Beijing 2008...
Wheel Blacks
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Corbin Hart
Striving to better than the day before is a motto that has led Corbin to represent NZ just two years...
Corbin Hart
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Corbin Hart
Striving to better than the day before is a motto that has led Corbin to represent NZ just two years...
Corbin Hart
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Nikita Howarth
Chase your dreams because they won't chase you. A motto that led Nikita to being New Zealand's young...
Nikita Howarth
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Nikita Howarth
Chase your dreams because they won't chase you. A motto that led Nikita to being New Zealand's young...
Nikita Howarth
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Anna Steven
Pulling on the Silver Fern is a special moment - every time; especially for Anna, performing on the ...
Anna Steven
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Anna Steven
Pulling on the Silver Fern is a special moment - every time; especially for Anna, performing on the ...
Anna Steven
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Paralympic Highlights Day 02
Powerhouse Sophoe Pascoe begins her gruelling campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with New ...
Paralympic Highlights Day 02
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Paralympic Highlights Day 03
Yesterday saw New Zealand's first gold medal at Tokyo 2020 with Topou Neiufi winning the 100m backst...
Paralympic Highlights Day 03
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Paralympic Highlights Day 04
Lisa Adams throws a new Paralympic record for gold, Danielle Aitchison qualifies for her sprint fina...
Paralympic Highlights Day 04
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Paralympic Highlights Day 05
The single kiwi performance on day five ends in a silver medal with a superb performance on the trac...
Paralympic Highlights Day 05
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Paralympic Highlights Day 06
Two medals came on Day 6, William Stedman secured silver in long jump T36 and Sophie Pascoe complete...
Paralympic Highlights Day 06
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Paralympic Highlights Day 07
A big day for the Kiwi Paralympic team, featuring gold for Sophie Pascoe in the pool, bronze for Wil...
Paralympic Highlights Day 07
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Paralympic Highlights Day 07
A big day for the Kiwi Paralympic team, featuring gold for Sophie Pascoe in the pool, bronze for Wil...
Paralympic Highlights Day 07
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Eltje Malzbender
Much of Eltje's life has revolved around cycling, and following a hit-and-run accident, she's now a ...
Eltje Malzbender
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Paralympic Highlights Day 08
Bronze in athletics for Danielle Aitchison, Rory Mead in the hand cycling, and a full swimming meet ...
Paralympic Highlights Day 08
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Paralympic Highlights Day 09
A very wet day in Tokyo affected the cycling team, Sophie Pascoe had her final race of the Games and...
Paralympic Highlights Day 09
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Paralympic Highlights Day 10
The golden girls: Gold for Holly Robinson in the Javelin, and Anna Grimaldi in the long jump. Cyclin...
Paralympic Highlights Day 10
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Sarah Ellington
Life is a rollercoaster and Sarah recommends enjoying the ride. Never one to be told she can't do so...
Sarah Ellington
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Paralympic Highlights Day 11
Scott Martlew chases glory on the water and Lisa Adams steps into the discus circle. Plus we have ar...
Paralympic Highlights Day 11
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Paralympic Highlights Day 12
12 Days of competition, 12 medals. Our 29 para athletes showed us the power of the human spirit as t...
Paralympic Highlights Day 12