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War of words as experts clash over how to teach kids to read

Debate raging between experts on whether phonics is the way to teach reading or a "fad".

Reading revolution: The new way your kids will be taught to read

Schools are getting 2.4m copies of new phonics-based reading books - will they work?

'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness

Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.

From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand

There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.

Not Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnover

Businessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.

NZ breakthrough: How new gut bugs can help obese teens

World-first NZ study treats obese youth with capsules of gut bacteria from healthy teens.

NZ door opening for 500 students a month?

Decision expected soon on next cohort of overseas students coming into NZ.

'I am a mana wahine': A journey from trauma to lawyer

Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.

Police investigating after 'super spreader' Covid threat to exams

Police are looking into claims from a person claiming they want spread Covid-19.

Lottery proposed to ease 'genius' test for medicine

Medical students suffer breakdowns under pressure to achieve 95 per cent grades.

Who gets into med school? Row over Māori, Pacific preferences explained

Doors close on non-preferred applicants at our medical schools.

Choices, choices: How to decide where to train or study in NZ

How to choose the best place to train or retrain in the Covid recession.

Kiwi kids at 8: Bullying and obesity emerge as issues of serious concern

Concerns emerging about Kiwi kids' weight, bullying and housing stability.

'Shameful': A third of New Zealand 8-year-olds say they are bullied

'This is the children telling us in their own words that this is happening.'

Enrolments soar at training institutions as Covid-19 bites

Early applications for 2021 have doubled at some polytechs.

Lockdown distressing for young people - study

A mental health study in NZ concludes that lockdown reduced the wellbeing of young adults.