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University of Auckland scientists have begun providing a genetic test for people with autism. Katie Fitzgerald has been looking into this. Audio

England defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin… Audio

At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Audio

It's almost the end of day two of the first cricket test between the Kiwis and England in Christchurch. Now in the field, the Black Caps are looking to take a healthy lead with England losing early… Audio

After a turbulent time with the bat, the Black Caps are in the field at Hagley Oval and sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

England have dismissed New Zealand for 348 early on day two of the first cricket test in Christchurch. Audio

What shapes as an absorbing test series between the Black Caps and England is under way in Christchurch. Veteran commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Kiwis were 247-6 against England with about half an hour remaining, sports reporter Jonty Dine reports.  Audio

14 peple were arrested at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob figure today - the first major test of the government's new gang patch legislation. About 70 officers descended on the small town of… Audio

England won the toss on day one of the opener in Christchurch, sending the kiwis in to bat at Hagley Oval. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Dozens of officers and a police helicopter descended on the Bay of Plenty for the tangi of senior Mongrel Mob member in the most significant test of the new gang patch legislation. In a social media… Audio

First Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch Ben Stokes won the toss for England and decided to bowl first. Audio

After spending almost half of his life representing New Zealand, Tim Southee is set to pull on the Test Cricket Uniform for the last time this year. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio

Black Caps captain Tom Latham says they need to bring the confidence of their historic test series win in India into the three-match series against England, which starts this morning in Christchurch. Audio

Joy tells the story of the development of IVF - the then-notorious "test-tube babies". Featuring Bill Nighy (Living) and James Norton (TV's Happy Valley), it stars New Zealand actress Thomasin… Audio

The Black Caps will take on England in the first cricket Test tomorrow in Christchurch without one of their in-form batters. Will Young, who was the player of the series in New Zealand's historic… Audio

The government will be launching its Getting to Smokefree 2025 action plan on Wednesday. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has ordered an independent review of Sport New Zealand and how it allocates public funds, with one insider saying there is an impression the organisation's strategy has become "a cash… Audio

Black Caps coach Gary Stead has confirmed former skipper Kane Williamson will play in the first test against England but is yet to confirm just who he'll replace. Audio

Monday is the deadline for schools to leave the free lunch scheme before it switches to a cheaper model next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Our local free newspapers are disappearing at a rapid rate, as costs soar, revenue plummets and readers turn to screens. Audio