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Agencies dispute over how to solve low literacy and numeracy scores
High failure rates in new literacy and numeracy tests have led to friction between the Qualifications Authority and Ministry of Education. Audio
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Children not taught reading, writing, maths properly - Stanford
The National Party's Education spokesperson says children aren't being taught reading, writing and maths properly, which has led to high failure rates in new literacy and numeracy exams.
A pilot of… Audio
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AA can't understand why drug testing regime isn't ready
The Government passed legislation last year to introduce a new roadside drug testing regime by March.
But it's been announced an appropriate saliva testing device for random roadside testing couldn't… Audio
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National unveils affordable childcare plan in State of the Nation speech
The leader of the opposition has announced he will make childcare more affordable if National gets into power, during his State of the Nation speech in Auckland today.
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Introducing: Just Another June
This week on Introducing its a fresh new band from Ōtautahi - Just another June. Audio
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ACT proposes 'special economic zone' to speed up East Coast flood recovery
The Act Party has announced a bundle of policies it says will help flood-affected regions bounce back faster.
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App tax: National claims Airbnb and Uber price hikes possible
The proposal is included in a taxation bill, and would require digital platforms that offer accommodation, food delivery and ride-sharing to charge GST on all bookings.
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Taite Music Prize 2023 finalists announced
The finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2023 and the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut award have been released today. There are many familiar artists on that list, many who've performed here on a… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for March 3
A round-up of today's Pacific stories in brief
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LIV mocks PGA Tour changes
A shake-up of the PGA golf Tour will see eight of its leading events outside of the majors have smaller, limited fields and no longer feature cuts.
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Napier crime meeting organiser on police mobile base
After a large public meeting in Napier where people detailed concerns about crime, police have responded.
They have introduced a 'mobile base' where residents can report crimes.
Meeting organiser… Audio
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Australia in control of third test after India rolled for 109
The pitch India rolled out for the third test against Australia drew widespread criticism after 14 wickets, including their 10, tumbled on the opening day of the contest at Indore.
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Bats vs cats
New Zealand's native long-tailed bat, pekapeka-tou-roa, is going strong in Franklin, south of Auckland. But these tiny mammals are threatened by introduced predators, especially cats. Producer Liz… Video, Audio
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Our Changing World – Bats
This week, producer Liz Garton heads out on a bat hunt south of Auckland with batman Ben Paris, and meets some locals working hard to keep their pekapeka neighbours safe. Audio
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Christchurch water use decreases by 10 percent after excess charges introduced
Christchurch City Council's chief financial officer has defended the excess water use charging system, after public concerns about it being inequitable.
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Cricket: Black Caps v England final day
The Black Caps are just one wicket from a historic victory in the second test against England.
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Former longtime National MP Paul East dies, aged 76
East was an MP for 21 years, 18 of those as MP for Rotorua.
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Scheme transforms Hokitika whitebait spawning area
A Jobs for Nature project is transforming what has been a weed-infested wasteland alongside the Hokitika River.
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Kiwifruit exporter Zespri expecting 40 percent dive in profits this year
The massive dive in profits comes after serious fruit quality issues, costing the exporter millions and threatening its reputation.
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'Chilling effect on journalism' - expert warns PNG against changes to media law
A Pacific journalism expert has warned the proposed amendments to media laws in Papua New Guinea, if "ill-defined", could mirror the harsh restrictions in Fiji. Audio
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Book review: Still Pictures: On Photography and Memory
Shaun Barnett reviews Still Pictures: On Photography and Memory by Janet Malcolm; introduced by Ian Frazier; afterword by Anne Malcolm, published by Text Publishing. Audio
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Acclaimed documentary photographer Ans Westra dies
The noted photographer Ans Westra has died at the age of 86. She was regarded as one of New Zealand's most important photographers, capturing unique sides of Kiwi life. See some of her most famous… Audio
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Nigeria election 2023: Votes are counted but final results may take days
Vote counting is under way in Nigeria's tightest presidential election since military rule ended in 1999.
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Climate minimisation still has a foothold in media
National MP Maureen Pugh was censured by her bosses and made to walk back her words after calling man-made climate change into question earlier this week. But similar sentiments still find a platform… Audio
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Climate minimisation still has a foothold in media
National MP Maureen Pugh was censured by her bosses and made to walk back her words after calling man-made climate change into question earlier this week. But similar sentiments still find a platform…
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