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The principal of a former flagship charter school is considering switching back.
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Top Aussie cop's son dies at 'schoolies' after alleged hit and run
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Guidelines to help youth quit vaping released
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Tāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claims
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Tamariki must be equipped with cutting-edge skills for the future
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Māori parents see brighter future for their tamariki than when they were kids
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School students warned about ‘sextortion’ messages
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