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Life is good in Godzone: 9 out of 10 Kiwis love it
Health, (just) enough wealth and the support of friends and family mean most New Zealanders are satisfied with their lives.
Kora Jade - Earth's number seven billion?
At some point today, a child will be born who will bring the world's population to seven billion.
One in seven billion - what's your number?
The world's seven billionth person will be born on October the 31, but what number are you?
World's population set to hit seven billion
Asia and Africa will determine future global population growth, writes The Independent's Hamish McRae.
Retail store wars move online
Outrage over the price of All Blacks jerseys was just the latest sign of how internet buying has changed the retail game, reports Karyn Scherer.
We're not that old, seniors tell survey
Senior New Zealanders feel nearly 20 years younger than their age and most believe others see them as younger ...
Battle for Beehive hot seat
Nikki Kaye and Jacinda Ardern are rivals for Auckland Central. But with Green candidate Denise Roche in the equation, the battle won't be straightforward.
Council focuses on keeping growth within city's limits
Plan aims to make use of transport corridors and protect countryside.
Japan hits new centenarian high
The number of people aged 100 or older in rapidly greying Japan has hit a record high for the 41st consecutive year.
The rousing giant of Maori money
Large-scale iwi investment in the New Zealand heartland could reinvigorate rural economy.
Canterbury a Mecca for job seekers
NZ's total of building trades workers needs to double to 155,400 over the next five years, say training groups.