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'Achievement, attendance, engagement' - goverment announces new education priorities
Education minister Erica Stanford wants "every child to be inspired and engaged in their learning".

Japan’s Oldest VC Firm Eyes 200% Gain as Unicorns Proliferate

Redstones, Ellison Seek to Appease Angry Paramount Investors

Tesla Clears Key China Assisted-Driving Hurdle With Baidu Deal

Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal

Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named trustee at special forces university

Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation

Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from 2024 Paralympics
The move comes just weeks after the birth of the swimming star's first child.

Pasifika Sipoti wrap - results from the weekend
A round-up of sports results from around the region, including Super Rugby, Oceania soccer, international cricket, and more

Auckland rugby player dies after brain injury during game
The father of three was airlifted to hospital, but died the next day.

Date for election of Solomon Islands prime minister confirmed
The election of the prime minister in Solomon Islands will take place at 9:30am on Thursday 2 May on the floor of Parliament.

Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
Canterbury had the highest number of reported active cases with 399, followed by Capital and Coast with 217.

How much living costs are rising
The cost of living is still rising, but new data shows it is rising at a slower rate.

Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus Games anniversary
The Duke of Sussex will appear at a major event - the first he has attended in the UK for some time.

Woman arrested over hit and run death of Papatoetoe teen
Kaea Conan Matua was killed on 8 March.

Intel Russia reports zero revenue in 2023 — now only one employee remains

World Central Kitchen to resume aid in Gaza following fatal airstrike

UNC students put tents back up on quad after hours of pro-Palestine protests

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

House of cards - Solomon Islands coalitions on shaky ground
The Governor General of Solomon Islands is in the process of informing all elected members of parliament in the capital Honiara important dates and times pertaining to election of the prime minister.

45 seconds of terror: $1m worth of gems, gold stolen in brazen jewel store raid
The robbers leave the store carrying trays of gems and full bags when the smoke cannon ignites 16 seconds into the heist.

Unemployment pegged to rise to 5 percent by 2024 end
It is set to rise to a three-year high as wage growth eases in a slowing economy.

Tough period looms for Warriors: 'People expect more of us'
It's one game at a time for Webster's men on the hard road leading to the NRL Magic Round.

'A stain on our country': Call to leave Supreme Court rulings in the past
The Insular Cases are a series of US Supreme Court opinions on US territories, including the Northern Marianas, Guam and American Samoa.

Watch: Prime Minister, Education Minister reveal education priorities
Any school not putting in place the new ban on phones will face a visit from the Education Review Office, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.

Temperatures reach 50C as heatwave hits Philippines
Classes have been suspended at thousands of schools and there are fears for people's health as the mercury spikes.

Man died from brain injury after breathing tube inserted incorrectly
The tube was placed in his oesophagus instead of his trachea - an error that wasn't picked up for 15 minutes.

Cricket: Tim Southee chosen for his seventh T20 World Cup
Veteran Black Caps pace bowler Tim Southee has been named for his seventh T20 World Cup in a squad with the accent on experience.

Pacific news in brief for April 29
A round-up of news from arounnd the region, including concerns about media freedom in PNG.

Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a 'national crisis' after protests