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<i>Rawiri Taonui:</i> Partnership gives reason for hope
Rawiri Taonui looks at the alliance with the National Party and the year ahead for Maori.
<i>Editorial:</i> Flag change need not cause rancour
New Zealand's flag says virtually nothing about how this country sees itself today and how it wishes to be seen.
Harawira's family aimed to cash in on flag - report
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira's family reportedly planned to make money from the Govt's decision to allow the tino rangitiritanga flag to be flown on government buildings on Waitangi Day.
National standards 'tool to bash schools' - NZPF
The Govt's approach to national standards has shifted from benchmarks to help students to performance measures for teachers, the NZ Principals' Federation says.
Rudd faces hard fight to stay in power
Obama's visit will give badly needed boost in election year.
Taxpayers fund PR for school standards
John Key and Anne Tolley justified a $200,000 taxpayer-funded public relations campaign to sell national standards.
30 per cent of teachers need to lift their game - Key
The Govt will spend $200,000 on a nationwide letter and brochure drop to inform people about new educations standards in place from today.
<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Grab-bag ideas will not mend tax system
Gareth Morgan explains why he gives the Tax Working Group's efforts 4 out of 10.
PM downplays fears of school league tables
John Key is trying to shut down concerns about national standards by saying decisions on how the data will be publicly reported are too far away to worry about.