High schools offering alternative qualifications to NCEA on the rise

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High schools offering alternative qualifications to NCEA on the rise

Eight of the country's top 10 schools offer students the International Baccalaureate (IB) or A Levels.

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NRL star Dylan Brown charged with sexual touching of woman

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NRL star Dylan Brown charged with sexual touching of woman

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Temu shopping app: Use it at your own risk, expert says

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Temu shopping app: Use it at your own risk, expert says

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China tightens access to Tiananmen Square on anniversary of 1989 protests

China tightens access to Tiananmen Square on anniversary of 1989 protests

Discussion of the events has long been suppressed in China and become increasingly off-limits in Hong Kong.

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Ukraine keeps up pressure after Russian declaration of Bakhmut victory

Ukraine keeps up pressure after Russian declaration of Bakhmut victory

The pushback gives commanders in Moscow another thing to think about ahead of a much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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Signalling error cause of India train wreck that killed 300

Signalling error cause of India train wreck that killed 300

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China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait

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N. Korea leader's sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite

N. Korea leader's sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite

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Rotorua mayor calls for action after fatal Wellington lodge fire

Rotorua mayor calls for action after fatal Wellington lodge fire

Tania Tapsell joins Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau in calling for improved Government oversight on long-term accommodation building safety.

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World

N. Korea leader's sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite

N. Korea leader's sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite

Kim Yo Jong also criticised a UN Security Council meeting convened over the launch.

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Oasis could reunite for 2025 gig in the UK - source

Oasis could reunite for 2025 gig in the UK - source

Rumours have swirled of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher - who split as a band in 2009 - reuniting at Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City FC.

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India's deadly train crash renews questions over railway safety

India's deadly train crash renews questions over railway safety

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Vatican holds purification rite after man climbs naked onto altar

Vatican holds purification rite after man climbs naked onto altar

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Sport

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

Disrespectful PSG supporters booed Messi when the Parc des Princes announcer read his name on a warm evening.

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Being online is good for something: preventing dementia

Being online is good for something: preventing dementia

A new study in the US found that regular internet use was linked with a halving of dementia risk.

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Why food is a rip-off in New Zealand compared to Australia

Why food is a rip-off in New Zealand compared to Australia

Re: News wanted to find out exactly why this is happening and why there's a price difference. This is what they found.

Fri, Apr 28

One in three drugs in NZ are not what you think they are

One in three drugs in NZ are not what you think they are

Mon, Apr 24

Why your ears ring after a concert and why you should care

Why your ears ring after a concert and why you should care

Thu, Apr 20

The pill could have 92% less hormones and still work, study finds

The pill could have 92% less hormones and still work, study finds

Mon, Apr 17

Politics

Wayne Brown blames 'dip s***' email on staff 'fit of excitement'

Wayne Brown blames 'dip s***' email on staff 'fit of excitement'

An email, forwarded to councillors by the Auckland Mayor, targeted those who refuse to support the sale of airport shares with abusive language.

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Proposed bilingual road signs are 'cost effective' - Te Mātāwai

Proposed bilingual road signs are 'cost effective' - Te Mātāwai

Reikura Kahi says current signs would be phased out over a number of years.

Wed, May 31

Entertainment

S Club 7's Paul Cattermole died of heart-related issues

S Club 7's Paul Cattermole died of heart-related issues

The official cause of death of the late S Club 7 singer – who died aged 46 in April at his home in Dorset, south-west England – was revealed on his death certificate.

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Jonah Hill has first child with rumoured fiancée Olivia Millar

Jonah Hill has first child with rumoured fiancée Olivia Millar

The pair are notoriously private about their relationship and have kept it off social media and not attended red-carpet events together.

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Danny Masterson in 'administrative segregation' in jail

Danny Masterson in 'administrative segregation' in jail

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Dolly Parton's songwriter Cynthia Weil dies aged 82

Dolly Parton's songwriter Cynthia Weil dies aged 82

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Business

Calls for fog cannon subsidy scheme to be extended

Calls for fog cannon subsidy scheme to be extended

It comes as the Government pumped an extra $11 million into the scheme for small retail businesses.

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Environment

Milk keg rollout aims to reduce single-use plastic bottles in cafes

Milk keg rollout aims to reduce single-use plastic bottles in cafes

The 18-litre kegs will reduce baristas' plastic milk bottle use by up to an estimated 10,000 per cafe each year.

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