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Minimum wage - the $15 question

More than 150,000 people have petitioned to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but Act says $12.75 is already too much. Simon Collins investigates.

School issues first national standards-based reports

Some of NZ's first national standards-based student reports have been issued by a Hamilton school amid concerns from its principal.

Migrant rewarded for her disciplined learning path

When 13-year-old Rennie Qin arrived from China four years ago she couldn't speak English and her parents couldn't afford to send her to the "good schools" - but that wasn't enough to stop her from striving for the top.

Fight video of Rotorua student circulated

Reality TV: Why it's not so bad for Kiwi children

Reality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.

Students get to sleep in while their teachers learn

Otago students drop code challenge

<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> Lessons in life no curriculum can cover

Coleman: No need to limit student entry

Study visa opens the door to NZ

Telly trauma

Time to switch the box off? Medical experts explain why you probably should.

Tertiary shake-up may backfire, say critics

Benefits of foreign students often overlooked

<i>Editorial:</i> Student loans should be for the successful

Mentoring scheme aims to keep boys on right track

Visitor finds paradise and a new home