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PM's former primary school to close
The Govt says it can't justify spending over $2m at Aorangi for replacement buildings.

Brainwave programme educates future parents
Pilot scheme at Mangere East college shows boys how to be good fathers.

Gender gap widens among university graduates
Two-thirds of bachelor degrees last year went to women, the highest figure on record in New Zealand.

Chocolate fundraiser not so sweet
A primary school's chocolate fundraiser turned into a debt-collection exercise after parents failed to cough up around $3000.

New education standards released
The Government has released new education standards to be introduced next year, tracking a student's progress and reporting it to their parents.

Schools get by with $700m from community
In the last year parents and communities have propped up schools throughout the country, pumping $700 million into the nation's free education system.

Schools paid too much in perks: report
A school in Huntly paid out nearly $400,000 in undeclared benefits to its principal, an Education audit found.

Care rules for foreign pupils may relax
Foreign students could study in NZ primary schools without the need for a legal guardian if pastoral care rules are relaxed.