Amy Wiggins is the New Zealand Herald's education reporter.
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Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
Hundreds of deaf adults missing out on life-changing surgery
More than 150 NZ adults, like Ricky McLeod, will never hear again without a funding boost.
Safety fears: Muslim students in NZ being escorted to shops and university
Friday's attack has left hijab-wearing Muslim women scared to leave home.
Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.
Measles: Rest of NZ just as vulnerable to outbreak, experts warn
As Canterbury fights an outbreak experts warn against anti-vaccination event.
Epilepsy drug fear: 26 babies born with serious disorder
Babies are being born with a serious disorder because of a medication taken by their mums.
Folic acid should be mandatory in bread, science adviser says
Adding folic acid to all packaged bread could save 10 babies from a neural tube defect.
Bowel cancer: Plea to Kiwis – don't die of shame
Don't be afraid to talk about poos and bums – it just might save your life.
Incurable cancer diagnosis follows communication breakdown
Doctors failed to tell a woman her cancer was more serious than first thought.
I should be dead: Teen defies the odds after breaking his neck
Doctors didn't think Cooper Snowdon would ever breathe on his own again - they were wrong.
I should be dead: Teen who broke his neck defying odds
Doctors didn't think Cooper Snowdon would ever breathe on his own again - they were wrong.