Poor kids left behind in schools. Erica Stanford is looking at ECE to fix it
From before primary school, she wants education to start levelling what is an increasingly uneven playing field. “In…
New Zealand play sand asbestos finding prompts urgent minister meetings
Urgent meetings to be held Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer said he was taking the matter…
Former minister Andrew Bayly steps down from chairing Justice Select Committee to let ‘young people take over’
There is a range of business currently before the committee, including legislation on changing the Policing Act, trespass…
Protesters disrupt David Seymour announcement in Toyworld store, police called
Two police officers were on hand as Seymour and Brewer left the store after Seymour’s staff had reported…
Waikato Hospital death prompts urgent review after nine-hour ED wait
The source said children were in the waiting room when staff scrambled to try to save the patient.…
Shane Jones defends Canada trip budget blowout, says media is ‘laundering lies’
“A Government trip, organised and sanctioned by Cabinet, a SUV four-wheel drive organised by North American trade officials,…
Police Minister Mark Mitchell suffers two broken ribs in charity rugby match
Still, he lauded them for jumping into vehicles and travelling 15 hours north from Wellington after flights were…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says not sure if NZ First leader would rule out Labour post-election
Luxon also acknowledged the Government “made a mistake” with its wording of the Conservation Amendment Bill, after Conservation…
Pharmac urged to use more AI, minister David Seymour says it will make entity more ‘humane’
Much of the letter is an endorsement of Pharmac’s ongoing work programmes, especially its efforts to display the…
Minister Tama Potaka scraps controversial disposal and exchange clauses from Conservation Amendment Bill
Potaka said he had met with Forest and Bird and the Environmental Defence Society the previous night. “I…
Eru Kapa-Kingi repeatedly punches bag after saying it represents Christopher Luxon
In the comments related to the video, Kapa-Kingi then asked followers to share “what/who you’re imagining the bag…
Dame Jacinda Ardern receives honorary degree from Oxford University
“It’s really humbling to be part of today’s ceremony – not just because of the amazing people I’ve…