Adrian, an Auckland retiree, has lived through both remarkable success and devastating hardship. For much of his life, Adrian was a successful businessman. But by the age of 70, he’d lost his home and was sleeping rough, living in an old van parked under trees in a...

When Sereana moved to Auckland, she was excited about creating a home of her own for her children.Having lived with her parents, she longed for independence but the transition brought unexpected challenges. She was now responsible for rent, bills, and every other...

Life as the parent of a child with complex specialised needs can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what support is available. For years, Peter’s mum carried the weight of caring for him almost entirely on her own, alongside her partner and two other...