Archive: 2017
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Dancer with One Arm: Brylee Mills
Attitude TV - this is the story of Brylee, an impressive 21-year old, she’s a dance teacher, motivational speaker, gym bunny, and photographer. Read More
Meningococcal survivor and quadruple amputee Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman spars UFC fighter Tyson Pedro
This is the continuation of the story published last month, following the journey of inspirational young woman and amputee Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman who has taken up training in martial arts. Read More
Kiwi sprinter qualifies for first World Junior Para Athletics Championships
Para-athlete Anna Steven is one of four New Zealanders selected for the World Para Athletics Junior Championships. Read her story here on Stuff. co. nz Read More
Mukhtar's New Leg
Charitable organisation Take My Hands rehomes usable medical equipment from NZ to people and places where there is a need in the Asia Pacific region. Read More
Fair Go - A bad break
Picture this: you're on your big OE, you break a leg and your travel insurance company says, 'sorry that's not fully covered - it's baggage'. Read More
Lilly's legs
Watch this Attitude TV story on Lilly Lomas, an outgoing 6-year-old girl from Hamilton. Read More
Achilles NZ
Achilles International NZ provides New Zealanders with disabilities the opportunity to participate alongside able-bodied athletes in local mainstream events like Cigna Round the Bays, Taupo Half Marathon, the Auckland, Christchurch and… Read More
Liam Malone graduates from university after juggling study with Paralympic training
Liam you are an inspiration to us all! Read this story here Read More
Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman: 'Boxing has opened my mind'
Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman inspires us yet again with her never ending stamina and determination - this time taking up boxing! Click here to watch this story on NZ Herald. Read More
Life with a Backwards Foot
Watch Attitude TV documentary following the unique journey of young kiwi Sean Prendeville and the life changing surgery that created a knee from his foot. Read More