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Australian Timothy Weeks and American Kevin King could be released in Taliban prisoner exchange

14 November 2019

After more than three years of captivity and a failed US Navy SEAL mission to rescue him, Australian teacher Timothy Weeks could soon be freed in a prisoner exchange between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban.

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Chris Hipkins says an extra member on a school board, won't change outcomes for Maori students
	12 Nov: Chris Hipkins says an extra member on a school board, won't change outcomes for Maori students... more

The first generations of 'digi kids' are struggling with literacy as experts warn against screen time
	11 Nov: A Four Corners investigation finds there are growing fears among education experts that screen time is contributing to a generation of skim readers with poor literacy, who may struggle to gain employment later in life as low-skilled jobs disappear.... more

Disney employees, former assistant school principal arrested in child pornography sting in Florida
	10 Nov: Police in Florida arrest 17 men on child pornography charges, with two of them being Disney employees and one a former assistant school principal.... more

Police have given the all-clear to Otago Boys' High after a threat was made on the first day of exams
	8 Nov: Police have given the all-clear to Otago Boys' High after a threat was made on the first day of exams... more

A North Canterbury school is rallying together following the death of a much-loved student
	8 Nov: A North Canterbury school is rallying together following the death of a much-loved student... more

Concerns pastoral care regulations could penalise people for helping students
	6 Nov: Concerns pastoral care regulations could penalise people for helping students... more

A school broadband provider says more kids are accessing online pornography
	6 Nov: A school broadband provider says more kids are accessing online pornography... more

Sydney news: Sydney council may scrap Australia Day, a woman dies after school bus crash
	6 Nov: MORNING BRIEFING: A Labor mayor urges recognition of the "deep hurt" January 26 represents for Indigenous Australians, and a woman dies after being hit by a school bus full of children.... more

Further details on a University of Canterbury student found dead in his uni accommodation
	5 Nov: Further details on a University of Canterbury student found dead in his uni accommodation... more

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06 Nov: A school broadband provider says more kids are accessing online pornography +++++++++++++

28 Oct: Fire and Emergency New Zealand are getting started on a recovery plan for a Christchurch school first thing this morning +++++++++++

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15 Nov: Nmit staff in talks after course closures (Stuff.co.nz)

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13 Nov: Ministry decision not to investigate sex teacher case 'blocks transparency' (Stuff.co.nz)

13 Nov: National looks at more teachers, spot ece checks, and an edusaver pot for every child (NZ Herald)

13 Nov: National to invest in quality education for our kids - bridges (voxy.co.nz)

13 Nov: National to lift quality of teaching and learning - nikki kaye (voxy.co.nz)

13 Nov: Better support for children with complex needs - nikki kaye (voxy.co.nz)

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