Transport and tourism operators are bracing themselves for the imminent closure for repairs of State Highway One through the Brynderwyn Hills.

A leading economist says latest statistics paint a picture of entrenched poverty, affecting hundreds of thousands of children.

TV and film reviewer James Croot talks about The Zone of Interest, Shogun, Boiling Point, and Miles from Nowhere.

Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis discusses the incredible development of the human brain - particularly in the early months and years. He talks about research which identifies critical or sensitive periods in early childhood which can impact brain development. What are these "windows"? And once closed, can they ever be re-opened?

Technology correspondent Tony Grasso looks at how Lockbit, the world's largest ransomware gang, was taken down by law authorities.

The recovery of a stolen motorbike in a gang affiliated house is unlikely to result in charges.

Quentin Johnson reviews Lovers in Auschwitz by Keren Blankfeld published by Penguin Random House NZ

UK correspondent Harriet Line reports on the chaos in the Commons today after Penny Mordaunt accused Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle of "hijacking" the Gaza ceasefire debate.

Since the 1970s New Zealand has been running large-scale commercial deer farms and exporting the meat overseas.

A medicine regime that can be taken at home could mean patients suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukaemia will be much less likely to need hospital chemotherapy.