OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> We have to fix our pension problems before debt overwhelms us24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most common family? Couples without childrenCouples without children are expected to overtake two-parent families as the most common household formation by next year, according to Statistics NZ.18 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandChurch forces 'secular NZ' retreatThe Human Rights Commission has bowed to Catholic Church objections to a statement that NZ was a secular state and religion was only for the "private sphere".13 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldUN celebrates 'watershed day' for womenThe United Nations has decided to set up a single, powerful body to promote equality for women around the world.04 Jul 01:35 AM
WorldRacist violence migrates to the countrysideRacism and xenophobic violence is flourishing in towns and villages across Britain - while inner city areas that were once hotbeds of racial violence are now more "at ease" with diversity.26 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandWest Coast village on market for $1mA West Coast village is up for sale for $1m24 Jun 08:00 PM
WorldWarning: the nanny state can seriously improve your healthResearch shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives09 Jun 02:10 AM
WorldRussia's biggest families rewardedIn many countries, a couple with 17 children would be deemed irresponsible; in Russia, they're given a medal. 03 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandAussies love us more than anyoneA new opinion poll has found that despite the trans-tasman rivalry, Aussies love Kiwis more than any other nationality.30 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi cities rank among world's bestQuality housing, political stability and transport are among the qualities pushing NZ cities to high places in a worldwide quality of living survey.26 May 01:35 AM
BDBDEmploymentBritish invasion lifts migration statsThe number of Britons coming to New Zealand has continued to bump up migration statistics, while the state of the UK economy is deterring Kiwis from moving to Britain. 21 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandMedian age to give birth now 30The median age of women giving birth in New Zealand is now 30 years, with Gisborne producing some of our youngest mothers, figures out today show.16 May 11:40 PM
