The country's first-ever Autism Research Centre launched in Christchurch yesterday, it aims to turn research towards the needs of autistic people.

A new research paper suggests philanthropic donations would increase by up to 73% if the donation tax credit was boosted.

Bill McKay dissects the recent proposed changes to the building consent regime, which includes a plan to move to a proportionate liability scheme.

Anna Cameron's fail-safe recipes set out in her new cook book Just a Mum's Kitchen

Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle discuss the latest poll focussed on which party can manage the cost of living better, an announcement on supermarkets and what the expectations are for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election.

Tess talks about the planned new gold mine being fast tracked in Otago, students struggling with bad flats, water costs blames for rates rise in Waitaki and the winners of the Big Sing.

Sonja de Friez reviews The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson, published by Allen and Unwin.

From tonight a new season of contemporary artists' work will be screened on Australasia's largest lightwall based at the Port of Auckland.

Orthopaedic Surgeon,Dr Simon Young, on how your knees work and to look after them

Cellphone rules in schools in Germany and the latest from Ukraine