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

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.

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

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

The Independent Police Conduct Authority will investigate the death of a 22-year-old man after a brief police chase in Christchurch this morning.

An Auckland woman's court-imposed driving ban for drink-driving has been overturned because she was escaping a sexual assault at the time.

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

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

A 16-year-old and two men have been arrested after burglars allegedly assaulted a man and kidnapped a 28-year-old woman.

A man who stabbed his wife to death on the forecourt of a service station has been jailed for life, with a minimum non-parole period of 14-1/2 years.

Melbourne police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the killing of Indian student Nitin Garg.