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Teacher sex cases 'tip of the iceberg'

Sexually inappropriate teacher-pupil relationships censured by the industry body are "just the tip of the iceberg", says r-pe Prevention Education (RPE). Ref. Source 4

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IRD gets tough on student-loan debtors

Inland Revenue will make an example of selected student-loan absconders living overseas, who are collectively $191.4 million in repayment default, under new provisions that allow the immediate recall of their entire debt. Ref. Source 3

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Axed funding tipped to hurt refugee enrolments

The student profile may be getting "more boring" as it becomes harder for minority groups to get to university – with refugees soon to feel the effects of an axed government grant. Ref. Source 1

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Primary pupils in drugs figures

Children as young as seven have been removed from schools for drug, smoking and alcohol offences, new figures show. Ref. Source 2

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Auckland school fire investigated

A massive fire which gutted a two storey block of classrooms last night is being treated as suspicious. Ref. Source 2

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'Sack Auckland Grammar board'

Education Minister Anne Tolley has been urged to sack the board of Auckland Grammar School after its "brazen attack on the credibility of the NCEA". Ref. Source 5

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Huge bill for leaky schools

The Government is facing a $1.5 billion bill to fix leaky school buildings – and Education Minister Anne Tolley says the soaring cost is keeping her awake at night. Ref. Source 7

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Further early childhood education cuts possible

The Government is refusing to rule out further cuts to early childhood education as reductions affecting more than 2200 centres kick in today. Ref. Source 3