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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Six years of challenges, court hearings, and legal battles have paid off for two parents

    Six years of challenges, court hearings, and legal battles have paid off for two parents


    A landmark Supreme Court ruling yesterday means people providing full-time care for severely disabled family members - are entitled to pay.

    The case was brought by two parents, Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys, who each care for their severely disabled adult children.

    Humphreys says, for him, it was never about the money.

    He says, now as an employee of the Government, he has workers' rights and can complain if there are issues.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Hopes for the recovery of three victims, as Police investigate this morning's shootings at Waitarere Beach, near Levin 16:57

    Business:
    New home building consents were significantly higher last year than the year before 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Fran Drescher has hailed her "delightful" Marty Supreme co-star Timothee Chalamet 16:53

    Rugby:
    The future of the current All Blacks coaching set-up and Ardie Savea's future as a player within the side appear up in the air 16:47

    Politics:
    No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function 16:47

    Entertainment:
    Bob Weir has died 16:23

    National:
    The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Clarkson has shared an update on how her children are coping following the death of their father 15:53

    Entertainment:
    Mark Ruffalo could enter politics 15:23

    Tennis:
    Job done for top seed Ben Shelton in his second round match on a gloomy and humid day three at the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland 15:07


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