World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Much of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.
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Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking
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Liam Dann: The brain drain returns as NZ reboots migration
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Māori population expected to grow in coming years - in all regions
In 2018, Māori made up more than half of the population of Gisborne and 17 per cent of NZ.
'No Millennials allowed': Gym's bold ban
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Dire predicted heartland town death toll: Fears of tangi cluster
Wairoa Hospital has no intensive care capacity or ventilators for severe Covid-19 cases.
The popular '90s baby names now headed for extinction?
Is it time to say goodbye to Sarah and Nathan? These baby names are now rarely chosen.
How one summer hotspot feels about Auckland's upcoming holidays
The Herald on Sunday spoke to dozens of Northlanders about Auckland coming on holiday.
New Covid-19 variant a 'real concern', UK adds six countries to red list
Scientists say there are signs B.1.1.529 could be more transmissible or escape immunity.
Americas 'most stressful state' may surprise you
Who would have guessed that this holiday hot spot was a magnet for stress?
Zoning laws to ease housing pinch 'being put through by stealth
New zoning laws are set to bring more homes to a street near you.
Can AKL's city centre rebound? Why recovery is critical for NZ's economy
AKL Council and Eke Panuku release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come.
Far North town's Covid case - and anger at Ministry's 'secrecy'
Community leaders voice frustration over 'privacy' claims for not revealing town names.
Homeless move site after safety threats
Long stayers moved from Whanganui homeless hub after threats to safety.
New Zealand's 2023 census first to collect gender and sexual identity data
Other new questions include activity limitations and or disabilities.
Peter Davis: No man is an island in an infectious disease outbreak
OPINION: Peter Davis reflects on the similarities and differences in two recent outbreaks.
100 years for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā - report
It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.
Interactive: Predicting Delta's spread with NZ's 'super model'
NZ's smartest Covid-19 model - run on a supercomputer - predicts spread at suburb-level.
Lockdown may have helped stamp out RSV outbreak, says immunologist
Long-term lockdowns also leave us vulnerable to future infections by reducing immunity.
Delta outbreak: Demographic breakdown revealed; 66 children and teens infected
Ministry of Health releases a demographic breakdown of the Covid community cases.
China allows couple third child amid population crisis
China said its one-child policy had prevented 400 million additional births.
Global vaccine rollout must sprint to avoid mutated variants
World vaccination campaign must proceed faster to avoid variants with extreme resistance.
Chinese Taipei: A proud nation barred from using real name and flag
Look this country up on a map and you won't find it.