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Disability services shake-up ignores vulnerable community - Pacific NGO

The Pacific Disability Forum says the government’s shock announcements around disability services has failed to uphold the UN conventions for people living with cognitive impairment.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 26 Aug

Tupou Neiufi prepares to defend swimming gold at Paralympics

Tongan swimmer Tupou Neiufi is set to compete in Paris at her third Paralympic Games, but could it be her last?

Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jul

Law & Order •

'We have no house in Tonga': Thousands rally against deportation

The deportation of two beloved Auckland family members, one who is a caregiver for her intellectually disabled brother, has led to over 10,000 people signing a petition to fight it.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 02 Jul

'Do better': Mother of child living with a disability calls on govt for more support

Aimee Terite, who’s son has autism, is hopeful the government's $89 million investment in specialist schools will shorten long wait lists, but adds there’s still other obstacles to address.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 18 Jun

Advocate: Disability support funding changes could have greater impact on Pacific

An advocacy group is saying that funding changes could impact Pacific people with disabilities to a greater extent than other communities.

Pacific MorningsWed, 27 Mar

The powerful life story of disabled artist Lusi Faiva comes to life in the theatre show AIGA.

AIGA: A disability-led show about the life of Lusi Faiva

A theatrical journey through the dreams and identity of the acclaimed disabled artist.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 22 Feb

Sports •

Solomon Islands

Pacific Games 2023: New Caledonia and Solomon Islands win big in 100m wheelchair run

New Caledonia claimed double gold while the host nation took out half of the medals in the division's debut.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 Nov

Reporter with cerebral palsy breaks barriers with story for Whakaata Māori

William Sangster is a Te Rito journalism cadet and has just finished creating his first linear story after doing his first voiceover.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, Te Rito Journalism CadetWed, 01 Nov

John "Boulder Shoulders" Fiu wants to be an adaptive boxing champion.

Adaptive Boxer finds solace and inspiration from the sea

Boxer turns abuse from online haters into motivation to succeed.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, Te Rito Journalism CadetMon, 09 Oct

Rapper Ben ‘Benza’ Tuimaseve is also a talented athlete - he went to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

World Cerebral Palsy Day: Auckland rapper ‘living life in the key of CP’

'Historically, disability has been seen as a curse'

William Sangster, Te Rito Journalism CadetFri, 06 Oct

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