Editorial: Steven Joyce is not the first Tertiary Education Minister to be frustrated by the discrepancy between the courses offered by universities and what the country needs.

An OECD report has revealed that tertiary study adds little to New Zealanders' earning power.

To mark the Herald relaunch we're taking an in-depth, week-long look at what it means to be Kiwi. Today - why we choose NZ over anywhere else on the globe.

Increasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.

Air pollution from motor vehicles will kill about 255 Kiwis this year - and while we've got emissions standards, there's no serious testing regime in place.

R plates? Why not 'O' plates for older drivers, too, say some teen drivers who are against compulsory plates.

The number of kiwis taking out private healthcare insurance has fallen by over 25,000.

The Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.

Expanding New Zealand's pay-for-treatment sector may wreck the free one.

The widening gap between rich and poor can't be justified and can't continue, says Tim Hazledine.

Auckland's mayor is ready to up the pace for action on the transformation of the city writes Fran O'Sullivan.