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Association mulls compulsory science for Year 11 students

· March 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand AFP The head of the science teachers association says Year 11 students could benefit from compulsory science lessons. The government is considering making the subject mandatory,...

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Easter egg prices jump again

· March 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Easter egg prices have increased again as the price of chocolate pushes up costs. A survey of pricing shows a 325g bag of Cadbury marshmallow...

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Opening remarks – Otago Tourism Policy School

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you, Mayor John Glover, for your opening remarks, and thank you Associate Professor Susan Houge Mackenzie for convening this...

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Kiwi space station experiment a success

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The International Space Station NASA A New Zealand experiment on the International Space Station has proved a superconducting system can survive a power failure. Victoria University’s...

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Government confirms next steps on new senior secondary qualification

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken the first major step in rebuilding New Zealand’s senior secondary qualifications system, with Cabinet agreeing to the structure of a new qualification system to replace NCEA following consultation,...

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Minister announces details of process to replace NCEA

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand We’ll be livestreaming the announcement above. This story will be updated. The Education Minister is set to reveal details about the process to replace NCEA in...

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Testing for asbestos in kids’ play sand no game

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Asbestos removal is carried out. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Tucked above an unassuming safety store in Auckland, a small team is making big inroads into...

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Three-tier system to replace NCEA unveiled

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford RNZ / Nick Monro The Education Minister is set to reveal the education system that will replace NCEA in secondary schools. The...

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Briscoes Group trialling facial recognition tech

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Briscoes Group is halfway through a year-long trial which began in September 2025. RNZ Facial recognition technology (FRT) trials are underway in 18 Briscoes and Rebel...