New Zealand history will be compulsory in all schools by 2022
Within the next three years, NZ history will be taught in all schools and kura
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New offer for primary and intermediate school principals promises pay parity
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'Despondent' principals to vote on strike
Principal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.
Sour welcome: 1776 new teachers underpaid
Ministry of Education appears to have breached minimum wage law for 1776 teachers.
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Cutting all media access boosts boys' creative thinking and self-esteem.
Kindy teachers' union to vote on new $75m pay offer
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Teacher removed sweet food from lunchboxes
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Primary teachers accept pay deal, but primary principals reject it.
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Cop said he reported teacher - new report says he didn't
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Secret report: What police kept from teen suicide inquest
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UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland
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