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Pulling troublesome kids out of school can have consequences

Troubled kids need more help - expert video

A visiting researcher says New Zealand needs to do more to help children in schools with behavioural issues.

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Free breakfast on the table for schools

Kids at low-decile schools may be fed five times a week, with the Government looking at increasing a programme that provides breakfast.

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Canterbury University

Students support loan crackdown video

There's been solid support from students here for the tough budget crackdown on graduates living overseas and ignoring their loans.

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The funding is part of the Government’s $400 million internationally focused growth strategy

International students wanted

Today’s Budget sees $40 million invested over the next four years into marketing New Zealand’s international education industry.

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What will happen to Phillipstown? video

In a couple of weeks, one school that has fought hard against its planned closure will find out for sure whether it will have to shut the doors.

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It's claimed the service uses tutors to write original assignments to order

Assignment4u denies allegations video

The director of the company accused of helping students to buy assignments is denying it has any involvement.

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The Sunday Star-Times bought an essay for $270

Unis won't tolerate cheating - Joyce video

Steven Joyce has dismissed a claim that universities are tolerating cheating by international students.

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Assignment4u is a company that says it helps with "academic counselling"

'University students paid to cheat' video

Police and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority are investigating allegations of international students "buying" university assignments.

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John Banks wants to see 60 charter schools operating within the next 10 years

Dozens of charter schools on horizon

Associate Education Minister John Banks wants to see 60 charter schools operating within the next 10 years.

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Novopay has delivered tens of thousands of payroll errors

'Day of reckoning' for Talent2 awaits video

Teachers are grumpier with the Government than ever, despite slow – but steady – improvements to payroll system Novopay.

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Education Minister Hekia Parata (file)

$60m for behaviour schemes

More than $60 million in Government funding will go towards helping address students' behavioural issues, as part of a new education spend.

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Joyce: 'jury still out' on Novopay video

Today Steven Joyce announced he'd continue to try fixing Novopay – for the meantime, anyway. Mr Joyce talks to John Campbell.

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Children from Stanley Bay School in Devonport

Call for lower speeds around schools video

Drivers are being reminded to slow down around schools as part of Road Safety Week.

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Don Brash

Brash: Cut interest-free student loans video

Don Brash says the Govt should use the cost of the Christchurch rebuild as an excuse to ditch interest-free student loans.

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There were 273 fewer enrolments at the University of Auckland this year

Post-grad enrolment down after cuts video

The Green Party says New Zealand's two biggest universities are taking a hit after the Government cut post-graduate student allowances.

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Steven Joyce

Joyce: 'Havoc' if Novopay ditched video

Steven Joyce is standing by the error-ridden Novopay system, despite a poll showing most people want it axed.

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The ins and outs of charter schools video

Charter schools are coming soon to a playground near you.

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The minister in charge of Novopay, Steven Joyce

Poll: 75pct want Novopay ditched video

A 3 News/Reid Research poll shows 75 percent of voters want the Government to dump the pay system.

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The number of problems with the Novopay system is falling, yet underpayments are on the rise

School staff underpayments rising

The number of problems with the Novopay system is falling, yet underpayments are on the rise while 39 staff haven't been paid in weeks.

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Leaky schools suit played down

Australian building products maker CSR is talking down its role in the Ministry of Education's claim over leaky school buildings.

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