One of the criminal figures depicted in the Australian TV series Underbelly planned retribution against confidence trickster Loizos Michaels' partner in crime.

Loizos Michaels could talk the shirt off your back and the money from your bank account.

Dozens of false passports have been discovered during security checks ahead of a new online passport renewal system introduced last week.

New Zealanders will lose an hour's sleep on Sunday but despite the start of daylight saving, warmer weather appears to be a long way off.

The Government is considering lowering passport fees at the same time it opens up online passport applications.

The top name for baby boys in 2011 was a familiar one, but there was a new name in the number one spot for girls.