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    The Education Minister's already looking for ways to refine proposed system changes

    The Education Minister's already looking for ways to refine proposed system changes


    They'll scrap NCEA, to make English and maths compulsory in year 11, with a standard benchmark test.

    Years 12 and 13 will be replaced with certificates the Minister suggests will be internationally comparable.

    Erica Stanford says from now, schools will need to work closely with polytechs to provide more expertise.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    22-year-old hooker Jack Taylor is hoping to replicate Southland rugby greats of years gone by when they tackle Waikato in their Ranfurly Shield NPC contest in Hamilton this afternoon More...


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     Today's News

    Rugby:
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    Motoring:
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    International:
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    Rugby:
    A former Welsh rugby international claims NZR Players Association boss Rob Nichol told players that substance use is the cause of serious brain injuries, weeks before the passing of Maori All Black Shane Christie 14:57

    Health & Safety:
    A record number of cases of bacterial disease leptospirosis were recorded in 2023 14:07

    Law and Order:
    A person's been arrested for throwing a bottle at a Police vehicle during a crack down on anti-social road users in Manawatu 13:47

    Rugby:
    All Black Caleb Clarke has explained his leadership role as a senior player in a struggling Auckland NPC side 13:37

    Motoring:
    State Highway 50, in Central Hawkes Bay, is closed following a serious crash 13:27

    Law and Order:
    Police seize more than $70m in tobacco and vape products in historic bust 12:47

    Rugby League:
    The Raiders believe their Canberra fortress will be a huge factor in navigating the NRL play-offs 11:57


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