LifestyleJapan hits new centenarian highThe number of people aged 100 or older in rapidly greying Japan has hit a record high for the 41st consecutive year.15 Sep 09:49 PM
EconomyThe rousing giant of Maori moneyLarge-scale iwi investment in the New Zealand heartland could reinvigorate rural economy.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury a Mecca for job seekersNZ's total of building trades workers needs to double to 155,400 over the next five years, say training groups.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentToll roads the future, says UK specialistOvercoming public perceptions is the first step, but planner promises economic benefits will be tangible.08 Aug 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsTechnology drives better ways of getting aroundSmart roads and clever apps could hold the key to solving Auckland's congestion problems, writes Steve Hart.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyShining examples of what a city can becomeThe Global Cities initiative is looking at ways to help Auckland become a better place to live and work, writes Ruth Le Pla.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFuture of Chch schools still undecidedDecisions on the future of Christchurch's quake-hit schools will depend on the relocation plans of the city's red-zone residents.27 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandWilderness parks failing to attract the youngStatistics showing fewer family visits spark search for child-friendly ideas.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSir Peter Gluckman: Early intervention vital for helping NZ's troubled youngMore needs to be done during early childhood, write Peter Gluckman and Harlene Hayne.08 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandProfiling casts fresh light on householdsAre you "Ambitious Entrepreneurs" or a "Manufacturing Clan"? Perhaps your household is better described as "Suits and Gumboots" or "Hatching Kiwis".04 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldGender balance in India becoming skewed In the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, there are not enough women to go round.25 May 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Dita De Boni</i>: Trying to keep the faithIt depresses me to think that inevitably, one if not all of my children will make their futures offshore.22 May 09:30 PM
