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<i>Brian Rudman:</i> H decision is a National cop-out
Wat a great whimp-out the Government's decision on wether Whanganui should be spelt with an H has been.

Te reo being dumbed down, says exam critic
A school principal wants the value of te reo exams reassessed, saying some students have it too easy.

No place for 'mean-spirited' opposition to flag - Harawira
Flying the Maori flag should be a cause for celebration, not mean-spirited opposition, says outspoken Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.

Maori flag to fly on Waitangi Day - Cabinet
Cabinet has approved flying the tino rangatiratanga flag as the preferred Maori flag on Waitangi Day.

Teach more about Asia, schools urged
Leading New Zealand businesses are urging schools to teach crucial Asian culture and language classes.

Police say 'welcome' in 14 languages
Police have started a project under which they have engaged 23 volunteers who between them speak 14 languages.

PM: Tsunami has affected all NZ
John Key gave New Zealand's condolences to victims of the Pacific tsunami at a memorial service yesterday.