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Hosking: Govt must change tack on flawed polytech plan
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Editorial: Schools need to limit screen time
Comment: Schools should not let digital devices displace human interactions.
Alliance urges creative approach to good health
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Call for tighter rules after child suffers brain damage after choking on an apple.
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Western Heights students tackle a 15-minute scene from "Much ado About Nothing".
Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools
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'Risk to kids': Expert warns against essential oils at school
A leading neurologist warns using essential oils in class can cause epileptic seizures.
Classroom clash: Parent threatens High Court action over essential oils at school
A dad has threatened court action if a school doesn't stop using essential oils in class.
Students pull peanut prank on teacher with allergies
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Comment: Costly schools takeover has no good reason
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