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Govt to double funding to tackle truancy
The Government will double funding to tackle truancy after a survey of schools found more than 30,000 children a day are skipping classes.
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Govt insulation scheme inadequate, report says
The Government is defending its $347m home insulation scheme against criticism its 'one size fits all' approach is inadequate.
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MP asks for protests against committee
A Labour MP is taking the unusual step of asking people to join a protest against a select committee he sits on.
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MP in strife again
Controversial MP Hone Harawira has encouraged protesters to take "whatever action necessary" to make their voices heard - earning another stinging rebuke from party bosses.
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Job market: a creeping recovery
It was the big bang response to the deepening recession. But 12 months on, what difference has the Job Summit made?
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Students who fail could lose their loans
Tertiary students who fail more than half their courses may lose their student loans as the Government moves to crack down on abuse.