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Britain: Air pollution blamed for premature deaths
On average, Britons are dying eight months too soon because of dirty air.
How the West poisoned Bangladesh
Up to 20 million people in Bangladesh are at risk of suffering early deaths because of arsenic poisoning - the legacy of a well-intentioned but ill-planned water project.
India leads boom in overseas study applications
Despite the recession, export education is set for another boom year - thanks largely to India.
Highest January migration gain in six years
The number of people arriving permanently or long term in this country exceeded the number of departures by 2500 in January, the highest gain for a January month since 2004.
Patriots agree: Time to change the NZ flag
As the Herald begins a serious debate on the merits of changing the national flag, the consensus among the majority of our greatest living patriots is clear: It is time for a change.
Big hopes from little Singapore
Immigration New Zealand is for the first time shifting its migrant marketing focus away from America and Europe to Asia.
China displaces UK in family migration to NZ
In the first of a three-part series, immigration reporter Lincoln Tan investigates migration trends and their impact.