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NZ's most common family? Couples without children
Couples without children are expected to overtake two-parent families as the most common household formation by next year, according to Statistics NZ.
Church forces 'secular NZ' retreat
The 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".
UN celebrates 'watershed day' for women
The United Nations has decided to set up a single, powerful body to promote equality for women around the world.
Racist violence migrates to the countryside
Racism 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.
Warning: the nanny state can seriously improve your health
Research shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives
Russia's biggest families rewarded
In many countries, a couple with 17 children would be deemed irresponsible; in Russia, they're given a medal.
Aussies love us more than anyone
A new opinion poll has found that despite the trans-tasman rivalry, Aussies love Kiwis more than any other nationality.
Kiwi cities rank among world's best
Quality housing, political stability and transport are among the qualities pushing NZ cities to high places in a worldwide quality of living survey.
British invasion lifts migration stats
The 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.
Median age to give birth now 30
The 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.