People with neurological challenges such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD or brain injuries are disadvantaged in court.

With only about 80 percent of New Zealanders immunised against measles, Plunket is urging households with babies to make sure they are vaccinated.

A number of schools in Palmerston North, plus several early childhood centres, have decided to shut today over asbestos fears following a large fire.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch with what she's been watching.

Love it or loathe it - it's that time of year when kids roam loose around neighbourhoods looking for fun and sweets.

Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls.

Kelly reports on the fire that destroyed an historic rugby club, a reward is offered for a missing local teacher, manslaughter charges four years after the disappearance of a local man and a local golfing legend.

Cynthia Morahan reviews Hardship and Hope by Rebecca Macfie, published by Bridget Williams Books.

US master arborist Basil Camu has made a daring business move - refusing to cut down trees.

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn.