Kawepūrongo - News & Stories

Tēnā koe, welcome to our newsroom! Here we share stories and news from the amputee community and the exciting things happening year round.

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New Zealand Paralympics bronze medallist Rory McSweeney reveals battle with depression

New Zealand Paralympics star Rory McSweeney has revealed he battled depression during "a crazy journey" towards his Rio bronze medal. Read More

Paralympics: Techno-athletes Rio-bound

Photo: LAWRENCE SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ Gold medallist Cameron Leslie has a new spring in his step. Read More

Robotic fingers fitted on amputee in national first

Photo: ROSS GIBLIN/FAIRFAX NZ When Chris Jones' fingers were torn off by wire in a West Coast fishing accident, he faced a grueling, two-hour ride back to shore and an abrupt end to… Read More

Debbie Hockley poised to be named New Zealand Cricket president

Photo: Dean Kozanic Christchurch physiotherapist Debbie Hockley is set to become New Zealand Cricket's [NZC] first female president. Read More

Sam Cawthorn - Bounce Forward

http://www. samcawthorn. com/bounce-forward-sales-page/   You will discover:How to use moments of crisis and adversity to shift your mind and body into new levels of inner power. Read More

Join The Conversation

Visit the website here https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=jj6l4JKxu-Y Read More

Dunedin student helping to empower the disabled

http://www. odt. co. nz/news/dunedin/379797/helping-empower-disabled Read More

The day I lost my legs....

photo: SHANE WENZLICK/ PHOTOTEK. CO. NZ On the night of Friday, June 3, 2011, Katherine Winson had a nightmare. Read More

Men’s Health Week 13-19 June 2016

Every three hours one New Zealand man dies of a preventable illness. Read More

Kiwi amputee and family inspire with children's book

Photo: Eva Bradley Photography When 4-year-old Trixy Wuts had both feet amputated there were no children's books to help her parents explain the surgery. Read More

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