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Property title transfer system 'safer than paper'

New Zealand's property title transfer system is secure and changes have improved it, a Government official says.

Heroic Faun reveals secrets of the wardrobe

A Narnia extra gives audiences a peek into the world of a big-budget movie, says Dionne Christian.

Police arrest man linked to Piper killing

Police investigating the death of Raymond Piper, who was last seen on May 15, have arrested a 51-year-old Paraparaumu man in relation to the killing.

Gunman on loose in Melbourne

NZ students study - and party - more than Aussies

New research has found Kiwi university students party more than their Aussie counterparts, but they also manage to fit in more study.

Facebook sleuthing proves fruitful for NZ police

Police use of social networks to hunt criminals is proving effective, with 'one or two' crooks caught each month.

NZ troops blow up 100kg Russian bomb

Rules followed in fatal chase - police

All Blacks: Mantra may be true at last

Search on for judges

Man charged with injuring grandson

Homeless dog happy after diet and learning English

Port charges may rise

<i>Mary Holm</i>: Sell or rent? Look at the big picture

Personal finance writer Mary Holm shares her best advice and tips.

Vector ready to argue against paper

'Mindful of my mortality' - Snell stopped by heart disease

Sir Peter Snell says he could easily have died a year ago after blacking out for up to 15 seconds.