COMMENT: Being New Zealander has responsibilities and privileges beyond just being here.

Auckland schools are hiring teachers from smaller towns and overseas to meet demand.

A huge overseas recruitment drive will help in schools this year but many still have gaps.

Whanganui's population rose by 700 people last year

Mining untapped health data could help tackle one of the biggest killers of our elderly.

Bill would require listing at least 10 languages as "national priority languages".

The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove

Regions up but most of Auckland losing ground as property values across the city slip.

People living outside Auckland should not have to pay for the city's growth, says Twyford.

Briefings: Elderly will face more hardship, work longer and care for grandchildren.

Report calls for change to "unjust" migrant worker visa rules

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

The new Government can show its credibility by taking more refugees from Burma.

Homes for sale slumped by almost 50 per cent - asking prices went the other way.

Migration from Australia to NZ boosted our economy but the trend may be about to change.

Plans for a new city in South Auckland have sparked interest from the Government.

The childless couple is predicted to be the fastest growing family type

Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants Auckland ratepayers' GST to spend on infrastructure.

One single warhead fired by North Korea could destroy populated cities, killing millions.

Ethnic populations projected to grow across the country.

Brand expert calls for more te reo police cars, challenges NZ to embrace Maori culture.

Aggravated robberies and burglaries have put law and order in the spotlight.

Amy Wiggans walks us through the health policies which all have merits.

Cull district health boards from 20 to 10, says one board member.

Does NZ really have the worst record on homelessness in the developed world?

Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

List of Chinese-sounding names not mean to be racist, says Jacinda Ardern.

The Economy Hub: What is the productivity recession? And why is it worrying brokers?

National has a $2.6 billion election package to fix Auckland's chronic congestion.