New ZealandThe changing face of New ZealandNew Zealand will look like a much different place in the future, if the early results of a longitudinal study are anything to go by.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSocial problems linked to wealth gap: studyThe greater the gap between rich and poor, the more likely people will grow up a drug user, a criminal, less educated, obese, pregnant while a teenager, even less trusting of others.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore births, and women still live longerAll NZ regions had more births than deaths in the past year, with Auckland contributing 45 per cent of NZ's natural increase.19 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandFacing the futureForget Paul Henry’s narrow vision of a New Zealander. People from nearly every country in the world have made Aotearoa their home. Five new New Zealanders tell Shelley Bridgeman how they came here and why they became Kiwis.16 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleCarbon footprints in the sandDita De Boni wonders what the environmental impact of having children really is.01 Nov 02:30 AM
LifestyleLife in the middle agesNo stage of life has a worse reputation than middle age. There might be some very good reasons for that, writes Shane Gilchrist.21 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandJump in C-section births worries hospitalsOne in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools shut out siblings as baby boom fills rollsPopular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis leading job boom in Australia - studyNew Zealanders are moving to Australia in record numbers, but they arrive already educated and end up working on average harder and longer than Australians, a government study says.29 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandChanging face of Auckland poses challengeAuckland's new demographic means the new council will face many challenges, writes Fran O'Sullivan.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUrgent plan needed for over-65s - reportAn urgent care plan is needed to meet the needs of NZ's over 65 population which will rise by 84pc in the next 15 years, according to a review.07 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandEveryone wants the Kiwi dreamNZ is the second-most desired country for potential immigrants and letting everyone in would see the population almost treble, a survey suggests.22 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyJuly visitor arrivals reach record levelsThe numbers of overseas visitors coming to New Zealand in July was up four per cent on last year bringing visitor arrivals to record levels.20 Aug 12:00 AM