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Principal expects 'amazing results' under new literacy approach
18 Jun 2024Students learning under structured literacy are already showing some promising results as they enter high school, a principal says.
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Mayors and councillors set for pay rise
18 Jun 2024The new rates are determined "with a lot of difficulty" but the increase aligns with the public sector.
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‘We’ll ... kill you’: Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake
18 Jun 2024A guardian of a lake near Rotorua alleges a crewman working on a nearby sewerage scheme threatened to kill him.
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A bite-sized Te Araroa trail for Canterbury trampers?
18 Jun 2024An investigation will look at how Ashburton district's local economy could benefit from a bite-size portion of the Te Araroa trail.
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South Aucklanders urged to speak up on city’s transport plan
17 Jun 2024The plan will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years and public consultation ends today.
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Rakaia's salmon statue needs a makeover
15 Jun 2024The statue is in need of work, but with the project unbudgeted the council has yet to work out where the cash to fund it will come from.
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Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied another appeal
A former nurse dismissed over "anti-vaccine information on Facebook" won't have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.
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‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades
14 Jun 2024A Whanganui marae leader is hailing a "brave decision" by Whanganui District Council to set aside $3.5 million in its 10-year plan for marae upgrades but says social media backlash has been "vile".
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Popular Southland hut’s lightning fast makeover
18 Jun 2024An historic hut on the Southland section of Te Araroa Trail has received significant repairs.
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Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
14 Jun 2024A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
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The regions hit with the sharpest rates hike
13 Jun 2024Homeowners are facing some of the biggest rate rises of their lifetime.
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Ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
12 Jun 2024Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.
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