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Report reveals thousands meant for Kapa Haka trip spent on principal's farewell
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More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
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Michael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New Zealand
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National will rewrite school curriculum if elected - Christopher Luxon
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Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
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Editorial: New Zealand, we need to talk about your schoolwork
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Waverley Primary School celebrates 150th anniversary
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Pacific and Māori women in science: 'You sacrifice what’s comfortable in your life'
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The 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike
“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."
'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voices
Thousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.
One injured in youth fight in Whangārei
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Teachers' strike: Minister wants it settled but more strikes not off the table
Tens of thousands of teachers took to streets around the country in protest today.
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