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Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
'A Christmas to celebrate': 5yo migrant granted visa to attend school after Herald investigation
Ongoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.
The Govt departments set to switch from Māori to English names
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was first out of the blocks. Who's next?
Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Partnership school revival ‘destructive and weird’: NZEI
Charter schools will be revived under the new Government.
Anxiety in public service, literacy support down and Guy Fawkes pet plan| Focus Morning Bulletin November 2, 2023
Half a million ballots uncounted - Luxon may need NZ First, 30% drop in literacy support via Reading Recovery in last 3 years and owners are being urged to have a pet plan as Guy Fawkes rolls around. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
Primary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'
The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.
Napier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominance
It is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.
Durie Hill School to celebrate 150 years of education
The school's new principal hoped the celebrations would bring pupils of all ages together.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush
School hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.
Fake gun arrests: Te Atatū school in lockdown
Freyburg Community School went into lockdown today after imitation guns were seen nearby.
Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schools
OPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.
'Incredible memories': Aims Games wraps up for 2023
"So many competitors will leave with the most incredible memories."
Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
'Perfect place': School travels from Rotorua to Tauranga for Aims Games
'But we liked the place, it suits us and there’s a lot more to do over there.'
Aims Games: Thousands of students party at the opening ceremony
It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
Watch: Waitara School kids get fresh shoes thanks to Zespri
Waitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa Smith
King Charles approves cancellation of James Wallace’s knighthood
Also at post-Cabinet press conference: Doctors' strikes, health milestones, education.
Harold the Giraffe's caravan for sale
Tricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.
'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictions
It comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.
Derek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitely
The lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.
Editorial: AI invites itself in to stay
EDITORIAL: From health, education to transport, artificial intelligence is part of life.
'It's really scary': Autistic gymnast on managing meltdowns at 10
Three years ago, Christchurch dad Rob Newlove and his wife Carla were at breaking point.
Letters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?
OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.