Couples without children are expected to overtake two-parent families as the most common household formation by next year, according to Statistics NZ.

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".

The United Nations has decided to set up a single, powerful body to promote equality for women around the world.

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.

A West Coast village is up for sale for $1m

Research shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives

In many countries, a couple with 17 children would be deemed irresponsible; in Russia, they're given a medal.

A new opinion poll has found that despite the trans-tasman rivalry, Aussies love Kiwis more than any other nationality.

Quality housing, political stability and transport are among the qualities pushing NZ cities to high places in a worldwide quality of living survey.

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.

A new report suggests Melbourne is on track to overtake Sydney as Australia's largest city.

Long term migration from New Zealand to Australia is on the rise again