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The cost of school uniforms is a burden on families – is it time for the government to step in?

4 February 2026

Uniforms can cost hundreds of dollars. If students are required to wear them, the government should ensure they don’t become a barrier to education.

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The fall of Peter Mandelson and the many questions the UK government must now answer
	4 Feb: In the space of a few hours, Mandelson’s future has now shifted from the certainty of ignominy to the possibility of prison.... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
	4 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs... more

Labour and the Greens have joined forces at Waitangi, with both parties giving their verdict on the state of Te Pati Maori
	3 Feb: Labour and the Greens have joined forces at Waitangi, with both parties giving their verdict on the state of Te Pati Maori... more

The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money
	3 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money... more

2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands
	3 Feb: 2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands... more

A warning from the Climate Commission around the target to be net zero by 2050
	2 Feb: A warning from the Climate Commission around the target to be net zero by 2050... more

The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing
	2 Feb: The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing... more

The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school
	2 Feb: The Government's keeping a closer eye on kids' achievement across primary and intermediate school... more

There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party
	2 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party... more

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06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages +++++++++++++

24 Jan: Two women believed to have been killed in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide were friends +++++++++++++

02 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party ++++++++++++

27 Jan: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out adopting Te Pati Maori's policy to abolish prisons, but says there're other policy areas they align +++++++++++

30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure +++++++++++

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9 Feb: Trump calls us olympian a ‘real loser’ for speaking up about politics at home (Stuff.co.nz)

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2 Feb: Bad bunny says 'ice out' in grammy awards speech (BBCWorld)

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