The English exam no one wants to do
Data shows a paper asking students to respond to "unfamiliar texts" was the most unpopular of all three English exams on offer at NCEA Level 2 last year, even among high-achieving kids.
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High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
Some rich and powerful Aucklanders are ducking for cover and seeking legal advice, worried they are linked to an alleged celebrity cocaine drug ring.
Teen's disappearance 'out of character'
Teen's disappearance 'out of character'
Missing Auckland man Lucas Cochrane's cellphone was active for an hour after he was last seen.
Law change to block ex-prisoner compo 'possible'
Law change to block ex-prisoner compo 'possible'
Legislation to confirm Corrections' calculation of prison time was as intended and therefore rule out compensation is possible, Prime Minister John Key says.
'Good karma' behind Lotto win
'Good karma' behind Lotto win
The Tauranga winner of last week's $1 million Wednesday Lotto draw has put his win down to "good karma".
MP wants inquiry into judicial 'bias' against Maori
MP wants inquiry into judicial 'bias' against Maori
Northland Maori are twice as likely to go to jail than Pakeha when convicted of assault, sparking calls from Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis for a Government inquiry into the ``biased'' criminal...
170 complaints over NCEA maths exam
170 complaints over NCEA maths exam
The national exam board has received 170 complaints about a controversial year 11 Algebra exam which caused students to break down into tears.
Tramper airlifted after West Coast fall
Tramper airlifted after West Coast fall
A 65-year-old man who fell several metres and badly knocked his head on Saturday night was airlifted out of the ranges above Lake Christabel at the headwaters of the Grey River in a rescue operation lasting several hours.
'Brazen' burglar stares down camera during theft
'Brazen' burglar stares down camera during theft
A ``brazen'' burglar has allegedly been caught staring down the lens of a CCTV camera - and then stealing from the Auckland home anyway.
Plans for Mt Tarawera tourism venture
Plans for Mt Tarawera tourism venture
Plans to turn Mt Tarawera and the surrounding land and lake area into a world-class tourism venture are on the cards with a new partnership being formed between local Maori and government agencies.
Man dies at Rotorua resort
Man dies at Rotorua resort
A man has died of a suspected drowning in a pool at a five star resort in Rotorua.
Person hit by falling pallets dies
Person hit by falling pallets dies
A person has died after three pallets fell on them at rail and road freight company Toll New Zealand in Onehunga, Auckland.
Drug dogs plan for domestic airports
Drug dogs plan for domestic airports
Drug detection dogs patrolling domestic terminals are a step closer.
NZ plea to Russia: stop 'destroying innocent lives'
NZ plea to Russia: stop 'destroying innocent lives'
New Zealand has demanded that Syria stop the bombing its own civilians - telling the UN Security Council Russia's support of the Assad regime is "destroying innocent lives".
Freak injury to Grand Designs NZ builder
Exploding pipe derails Grand Designs New Zealand home
An exploding concrete pipe caused the creator of an epic Auckland home to go blind in one eye.
Search continues for missing teen
Search continues for missing teen
The search will continue today for an Auckland teenager missing in the Coromandel after attending a party at the weekend.
Crashes bring Harbour Bridge traffic to a halt
Crashes bring Harbour Bridge traffic to a halt
Two crashes have caused havoc on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning, blocking traffic in both directions.
Rain causes flooding chaos in North Island
Rain causes flooding chaos in North Island
Rain that lashed much of the country over the weekend, closing roads, stranding cars, causing slips, and flooding garages is expected to continue this week.
Arrest over fatal Auckland shooting
Arrest over fatal Auckland shooting
Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of another man in Auckland on Saturday.
Flooding call-outs as rain belts North Island
Flooding call-outs as rain belts North Island
Minor flooding has hit parts of the country following heavy rain and weather warnings.