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Universities may turn students away
Universities may have to turn students away from popular degrees if they are not allowed to lift student numbers.
Helping kids have special Big Night In
Tonight's Big Night In will be a step down memory lane for actors Martin Henderson and Anna Hutchison.
Jobless teens keep benefit, for now
The Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.
Govt to spend $152m on youth employment
John Key has announced a $152 million plan to create work, education and training opportunities for unemployed youth after the number out of work rose from 4000 last June to 17,000 this June.
Bennett to apologise if complaint upheld
Paula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Blame system, not DBPers
In the jelly wrestling match that was Bennett versus the beneficiaries this week, I think Bennett gets the honours.
Bennett says she'll look into loan idea
Paula Bennett has asked her officials to look into setting up a loan to help solo parents cover their extra study costs.
Solo mum 'not angry', says Bennett
Paula Bennett says one of the solo mothers whose benefit details she made public is not angry and didn't feel her privacy had been breached.
Support floods in for Bennett's disclosure
Hundreds of readers have expressed their support for Paula Bennett's disclosure of two solo mothers' benefit amounts.
Minister accused of breaking privacy law
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is unrepentant for disclosing the amounts two solo mothers have received in benefits.
Bennett: I consulted website before releasing mums' benefits
Paula Bennett told Parliament that, apart from reading the Privacy Commission's website, she did not seek any advice before releasing details of two solo mothers' benefits.