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Tolley turns deaf ear to teachers
Anne Tolley yesterday told teachers she would be 'appalled' if they told parents their children were failing National Standards.

Off to work...but there's a job at home too
Manurewa mother Lisa Bowden wants to work but she faces the classic solo parent's problem - who will look after the children?

Book review: The Story Sisters
Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.

Judge pressures police over car-chase deaths
The latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.

Govt hopes to have quake land plan by next week
The Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.

<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the night
Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

Bali Nine pair plea for clemency
Two Bali Nine ringleaders have begged an Indonesian court for a second chance at life.

CEOs sleep rough for homeless cafe
A group of Auckland chief executives will doss down in an inner-city car park next month to raise money for a new cafe for the city's homeless.