Coastal clean-ups net big return
A volunteer drive to clean up Kiwi beaches for summer has collected 10 tonnes of rubbish.
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School in sex film 'cover-up'
An exchange student who was drunk and comatose at a school party was allegedly subjected to a sexual act which was filmed and passed around school, the Ministry of Education has been told.
Beach clean-up top of the charts
International chart-topper Jack Johnson is getting behind a large-scale Kiwi initiative to clear our beaches of rubbish.
Study challenges genetic link to anti-social behaviour
An Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.
Primary teachers and Govt reach settlement
The Ministry of Education and the primary teachers and principals' union have reached an agreement on collective contracts.
Four exam errors slip past check system
There were four mistakes in this year's secondary school exam papers despite "robust" checks.
Mum's the word on who's best instructor
Auckland teenager Nicholas Beel reckons driving lessons are almost a breeze - when he's with his mother.
Parents face $80 a week fees shock
The parents of tens of thousands of preschoolers can expect to start paying more for early childhood care next year.