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Loan cuts for older students attacked
Over-55s wanting to retrain or upskill being sent wrong message, say critics.

Boost 'doesn't cover inflation'
National Standards, broadband get more but unions say parents will fund gap.

Thousands affected by Working For Families cuts
More than 100,000 parents will have less money in their pockets when the changes to the Working For families scheme announced today come into effect, with more than 23,000 of them earning less than $60,000 a year.

James Franco graduates from New York University
Actor James Franco has graduated from New York University. The 127 Hours star - who was dressed in a traditional purple robe...

$42m earmarked for Canterbury trades training
Next week's budget will provide up to $42 million for trades training for Canterbury to meet labour demand.

Viv Gurrey: The importance of breastfeeding
Parents Centres New Zealand says Shelley Bridgeman's comments about breastfeeding are imbalanced and misinformed.

Children's new advocate has proud record of cutting abuse
Brains behind successful Hawkes Bay scheme given chance to put ideas into practice nationwide.

Key blamed for protection squad cost blowout
Labour is accusing John Key of using his police security officers more than he needs to.