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Latest National - Education
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Hundreds of teachers have criminal convictions
Mon, 13th Feb - Hundreds of school teachers have criminal convictions, but the vetting body says that is a low figure when considering the 100,000-strong workforce... Read more
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Schools come up short on sun protection
Fri, 10th Feb - New Zealand primary schools are not doing all they can to protect pupils from the sun, research has found... Read more
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Dunedin council consider permanent liquor ban
Thu, 09th Feb - The Dunedin City Council is considering a permanent liquor ban in the student suburbs, in a bid to end drunken street parties... Read more
Latest National - Education Headlines
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NZ flavour for Google logo
Thu, 09th Feb - The Google New Zealand website looks a little different today - Liam Platt designed the logo... Read more
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Daycare detrimental to kids - Family First report
Wed, 08th Feb - A report from a controversial British academic claims daycare is detrimental to a child's long-term development... Read more
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iPads highlight need for tech-savvy teachers
Tue, 31st Jan - School is back for most students this week and many will return to class rooms kitted out with the latest gadgets like iPads... Read more
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Daycare study 'dangerously alarmist' - ECC
Wed, 08th Feb - The Early Childhood Council has labelled a Family First study into the effects of daycare on children “misleading and irresponsibly alarmist”... Read more
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Govt accused of planning bigger classes
Thu, 02nd Feb - A Treasury briefing paper suggests cutting costs by having bigger school classes and Labour says that's what the government wants to do... Read more
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Broadband and the changing face of education
Tue, 31st Jan - Dr John Langley spoke on Firstline this morning about the changing face of education... Read more
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Pupils' no-show could see school closed
Mon, 30th Jan - A Dunedin primary school is on the brink of collapse after half its students left over the holidays... Read more
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Plane forced to land near Waiouru
Fri, 27th Jan - A pilot is lucky to have escaped unharmed when he was forced to land his Defence Force plane near the Desert Road, just north of Waiouru... Read more
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Families seek help for 'back to school' costs
Sat, 21st Jan - Figures from the Ministry of Social Development show families are seeking help to cover the costs of sending their children back to school... Read more
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Cuts force tertiary institution to close
Tue, 17th Jan - One of the country's biggest private tertiary institutions is closing its doors after losing "substantial" government funding... Read more
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Experts question babies reading
Sun, 29th Jan - Is it really possible to teach children under one to read and understand the written word?.. Read more
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‘Fast-track’ teaching scheme to launch
Sun, 22nd Jan - Six weeks training could be enough to put some teachers in front of classes in low decile schools... Read more
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Uni bumps up doc fees
Fri, 20th Jan - A hike in university healthcare costs will leave some students unable to afford doctor visits... Read more
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Report wants kids taught to be moneywise
Mon, 16th Jan - Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan wants financial education taught in schools alongside numeracy and literacy... Read more
Latest NZ Press Releases
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Savour Your Valentine?s Day With Mud House Estate Wines
Sat, 11th Feb - What better way to complete your romantic Valentine?s Day dinner than a bottle of the Estate range of wines from Mud House ? an ex..
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Multi-Platinum Performer Nicole Scherzinger named Herbal Essences Brand Ambassador
Wed, 08th Feb - Singing star and dancing queen Nicole Sherzinger has just been announced as the new global face of Herbal Essences ? now that?s a ..
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New iPhone game is released only in New Zealand
Wed, 08th Feb - Tactical and fun turn based game, Gobang Social, has been released by Kwalee, to iPhone users exclusively in New Zealand. It is fr..
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Hundreds Queue For Free Pizza at Domino?s Newest Store
Fri, 03rd Feb - Pizza lovers welcomed the newest Domino?s store in Newtown with over 700 free pizzas being given out to the crowds to celebrate th..
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Take Care of Your Skin this Valentine?s Day with Olay
Thu, 02nd Feb - Getting ready for a romantic night out with the one you love this Valentine?s Day? Give your skin some extra TLC with Olay so you ..
