Access
Vulnerable can't access justice': Law firm calls for pro
A major law firm is pushing for a centralised pro bono system, saying too many people cannot afford access to justice. A number of lawyers and legal firms around the country provide legal advice at no… Audio
A love letter to the mighty Mataura River
Dougal Rillstone's new book, Upstream in the Mataura details his 70-year fascination for the Mataura River - a river that almost claimed his life in the 1970s - from his childhood in Gore through… Audio, Gallery
Insight: Farmland - not so free to roam
Visitor numbers are increasing but how much public access should trampers, hunters and tourists be given or expect over farm land? Maja Burry has visited High Country Stations in the South Island to… Audio
Blind community face barriers despite technology advancements
The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology. Audio
No warning for home help cuts, say elders
Some elderly people in Hutt Valley say they are shocked to learn their home-help hours are being cut back without warning.
Public support high for accessibility standards - why no Act ?
New Zealanders with a range of disabilities are scaling up their efforts to introduce much needed accessibility legislation that would set out a minimum access standard for workplaces, public… Video, Audio
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users say Christchurch is frustrating and difficult to navigate around since the earthquakes, especially roads and footpaths, which is leaving people feeling isolated. Audio
New Hunter Valley Station owner forced to allow public access
The Overseas Investment Office has forced the station's new owner to allow walkers and cyclists access. Video, Audio
Public access to Taranaki's Whitecliffs Walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's top walks. Video, Audio
The Soup Hub
The Soup Hub's like a soup kitchen ladling out free access to computers and the internet for the homeless and the needy. With founder Sibylle Schwarz, volunteers Gaelyn Douglas and Don O'Neill, and… Audio