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Russia's biggest families rewarded

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

Sydney quickly becoming the city few can afford to live in

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.

<i>Editorial</i>: Best things come in small cities

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.

Grey-haired workforce on the increase

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.

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Danger signs all too real for China

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.

Around 8000 homes in census rehearsal

Sydney may play second fiddle to Melbourne

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

Kiwis heading for Australia again

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

Jobless tell of Asian shut-out

Korea graduates see work scheme benefit

Don't let Australia get too big, say majority of voters

Fears on population, refugees haunt Rudd

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Daunting challenge to feed the world

Prime Minister John Key will today front the first full meeting of a global environmental alliance.

Satisfaction seems to come with income and age

A survey has found that people earning $100k or more rate their quality of life higher than those who earn less.