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<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Super age alternatives need debate
Let's assume for the sake of argument that people are more open to the idea of a later age of retirment eligibility than they give us credit for.

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.

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.