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Nanogirl Labs pulls plug on science education for tamariki due to funding crisis
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says.

'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits schools across Auckland
"It's also such a hard way to end the term, really disheartening for our kids to come into school," one principal says.

High income workers will soon be unable to claim unjustifiable dismissal
A new policy set to be introduced next year would stop high income employees from claiming unjustifiable dismissal.

Rookie nominated for ABs award ahead of established big names
Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie made the World Rugby “dream team’’. But they haven’t been shortlisted for the All Blacks player of the year award.

Council head rubbishes minister’s suggestion ads on buses could replace fare hikes
The transport minister is pushing for councils to find more revenue for public transport costs, but his suggestions haven’t been welcomed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Former staffer at prestigious Christchurch school keeps name secret
The man is accused of sexually abusing four boys at St Bede’s College more than two decades ago.

Treasury warns government about overspend, poor planning on major infrastructure projects
The Government has been handed a grim warning as it struggles with how to pay for billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals, courthouses and water projects.

WalkMe unveils AI features to enhance enterprise platform
WalkMe has launched significant updates to its WalkMeX platform, introducing enterprise-grade AI features aimed at enhancing user interaction and adoption.

Bulgarians spied on US base and dissidents for Russia, UK court told
The group had carried out surveillance, used false identities, deployed advanced technologies and compiled detailed reports in return for significant sums of money, prosecutors say.

Heavenly pop album celebrates music of New Zealand music icon Martin Phillips
New songs by New Zealand music icon Martin Phillips will ring out in early 2025, more than six months after his death.

Frrench Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories, New Caledonians aged between age 21 and 30 arriving in Aotearoa this week as part of an ongoing regional mobility scheme.

TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.

Cheat sheet: Last exams today, so when can we expect NCEA results?
The four-week period of NCEA exams ends today after some 144,500 high school students took part.

Auckland schools targeted by ‘mindless vandalism’
Several Auckland schools have been hit by a spree of vandalism this week, with windows smashed and vehicles targeted.

Man shot with spear gun in front of kids during Mongrel Mob attack
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition where the spear was surgically removed, police say.

Two people on yacht missing off Godley Head, Christchurch
The small sail boat was last seen at 9.30pm on Thursday at Boulder Bay, near Sumner.

Rua Bioscience expands product range in New Zealand
Rua Bioscience is pleased to annouce the release of our newest dried flower product, marking another significant milestone for the company. This is the second flower product launched by Rua in New Zealand in the last six months

Do you know who wrote the mystery poem The Rimi Bushman?
Ten years ago, a man gave country singer Ron Mitchell a poem called 'The Rimi Bushman' and suggested he put it to music.

Windows smashed across several Auckland schools
At least five Auckland schools have been targeted, with school vehicles also damaged.