A new movie throwing light on the plight of refugees in Calais longing for a new life in Britain caused a political storm in France. Peter Calder spoke to its director in Paris.

Convicted animal abusers can now look forward to harsher penalties covering a wider range of offences, says Paw Justice's Shaughan Campbell.

Researchers say young people are being too much influenced by media focused on "celebrity" behaviour.

Today a petition was tabled urging Government action to reduce the "enormous negative impact that alcohol is causing".

Homeless woman found on the streets of Honolulu is believed to be the granddaughter of a chief who signed the Treaty of Waitangi.

The wintry weather is putting pressure on the Auckland City Mission.

Three knights and two dames among those to speak out in support of tougher drinking laws.

David Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today announced prisoners have 12 months to kick the smoking habit before a total ban comes in.