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'She shut down the country': Seymour critiques Ardern after reading her book
Ardern released her memoir this month.

Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.

Letters: The ABC of boys’ education needs a reintroduction
OPINION: Major strategic infrastructure projects have been politicised for too long.

School teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancy
The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

Kiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievements
New research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

Violette Perry breaks barriers as first woman on Yale University men's water polo team
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale, excelling in both. Video / Michael Craig

'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.

Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.

A leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school pool
Children have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school
A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

‘Clinging to hope’: Harvard students slam latest Trump visa ban
Trump's order blocks new international students, sparking fear among existing ones.

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.

Dead teen's father's plea for truth; claims threats hinder justice
Social media campaign launched in bid to find justice for slain 15yo Kaea Karauria.

Trump bans visas for new foreign students at Harvard
The ban is part of his administration's crackdown on higher education.

Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student
The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.

'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'

Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless
Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo

Richard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisis
OPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.

Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.