As the Herald begins a serious debate on the merits of changing the national flag, the consensus among the majority of our greatest living patriots is clear: It is time for a change.

Most adults lack an 'effective level of literacy'.

Immigration New Zealand is for the first time shifting its migrant marketing focus away from America and Europe to Asia.

In the first of a three-part series, immigration reporter Lincoln Tan investigates migration trends and their impact.

New Zealand's population is set to swell by 20,000 for this year - the biggest jump in migrants since 2004.