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Are you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctly

Christopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.

Peters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tour

PM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.

Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding

Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.

Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending

It is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.

The big questions that hang over Three Waters

Will the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?

Outcry over Tākai closure

Whānau support workers express frustration at the loss of parenting resource.

No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’

The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.

'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 roles

Union criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.

Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge

Luxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland station

In Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.

Former Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen Tana

The ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.

Chlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve better

OPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.

'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses target

The Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.

'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass

Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.

Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed

National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024

Opinion: Four reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good

OPINION: Any plans to part-privatise Kiwibank deserve close scrutiny.

Speaker urges MPs to use complaint process amid concerns about Parliament behaviour

It comes as the PM reiterates his call for MPs to tone down divisive language.

Edmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1b

Edmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.