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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.
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.
IPCA to probe fatal police chase
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will investigate the death of a 22-year-old man after a brief police chase in Christchurch this morning.
Driving ban reversed for sex attack victim
An Auckland woman's court-imposed driving ban for drink-driving has been overturned because she was escaping a sexual assault at the time.
<i>Mary Holm</i>: Sell or rent? Look at the big picture
Personal finance writer Mary Holm shares her best advice and tips.
'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.