January 29, 2026
Blair Cox: 14-hour extreme triathlons to MND diagnosis
Commonwealth Games silver medalist Blair Cox has sage advice for competitors in the 2026 Master’s Games. “There…
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Awareness, Living with MND, Personal Stories
Awareness, Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
January 14, 2026
Still Time: Reflections on love, loss and life
Robyn Pryor didn’t set out to write a book. In 2022, when motor neurone disease (MND) forced…
Community, MND NZ, Personal Stories
December 11, 2025
MND News Summer 2025 is out now
The latest edition of MND News is here, packed with stories illustrating the power of connection, advocacy,…
MND NZ, Personal Stories
August 11, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Meet Laura — where purpose meets paws and powerful stories
Behind every campaign, story, and fundraiser at Motor Neurone Disease NZ is a team of people working…
Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 26, 2025
In memory of Helen: the rituals, the resilience, the love that stayed
For 30 years, it was part of Helen and Keith’s daily ritual — until motor neurone disease…
Community, Fundraising, Personal Stories
June 23, 2025
The teacups that carry a story — and the bond behind them
It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at the wheel, her mum by…
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 18, 2025
A path of passion, persistence, and practical know-how
Behind a set of double doors on a quiet West Auckland street sits a place that hums…
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 10, 2025
A journey of car modification, mobility, and mindset
Michael Brown—known to most as Mike or “Browno”—has always met life head-on. Sporty by nature and community-minded…
Community, Personal Stories
December 17, 2024
Living with purpose: Brent’s journey with MND
Canterbury’s Brent Thompson was diagnosed with MND in August 2013, which he describes as “a wrecking ball…
Awareness, Personal Stories
November 1, 2024
If I Could Change the World I Would Cure MND
Receiving a motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis can be a challenging and emotional experience for families. …
Community, Personal Stories
October 5, 2024
Karuna of the ready smile
Meet Karuna, an inspiration with a ready smile showing us that #nothingisordinary. Despite the rapid progression of…
Awareness, Personal Stories
May 28, 2024
Finding laughter and joy in the darkest places
Sam Stuchbury Tomorrow’s a new day. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You can’t stop…