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The university has walked away with cash in the pocket, despite stinging criticism.
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South Island school to review phones after student suspended
A pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after an alleged incident.
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Truancy crisis: One officer for 80 schools in Waitematā East
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Waikato Uni science cuts will have 'profound' impacts - renowned alumnus
Waikato University's science cuts have been condemned by a world-renowned alumnus.
'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears
Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.
MP McAnulty applauds Woodville School's free lunches
Every school day Woodville School provides morning tea and lunch for all of its 86 pupils.
Scientists hit out at 'damaging' Waikato University job cuts
Waikato Uni's move to cut 12 science jobs has been slammed by a scientists' association.
What rights do disabled kids have at childcare centres?
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Mufti day renamed over cultural insensitivity concerns
School spent months deliberating over the cultural connotations of the term "mufti".
'The year that literature died': School dumps Shakespeare, replaces with magazines
Reviewer suggested students focus on texts that were simpler and more appealing.
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
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EIT graduate Puti Clarke hopes to turn 'magic' into academic career
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'Happy she won't be smacking kids anymore'- Feilding childcare centre to close
Childcare under investigation over claims of smacking children, feeding them mouldy food.
Sesame Street introduces characters to discuss racism
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Focus: Jacinda Ardern visits her old school for its 50th birthday
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Young mum rolls up sleeves, aces EIT business degree
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Dilworth accused keeps his name a secret
A man facing indecent assault charges had continued name suppression granted.
Child run over in school car park: Man, 77, forbidden from driving
The young girl who was taken to Starship Hospital remains in a critical condition
EIT graduation to celebrate 'successful' 2020 academic year
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Dilworth sex abuse victim: 'He got away with it for so many years'
Ian Wilson told boy he abused: "We're still friends, but don't tell anyone."
Massey University floats latest moves in science shake-up
Massey shares next move in ongoing sciences shake-up, while fears over job losses remain.
20 years of abuse: Ex Dilworth teacher and scout master jailed
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