The Government is moving state schools to teaching structured literacy.

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The Govt is changing how kids learn to read: What you need to know

The Government is overhauling how children learn to read and write with a move to teaching "structured literacy". What does that mean?

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Genter outburst: Deputy speaker had never seen anything like it

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Prince William, Kate release new photo for Charlotte's birthday

The photo – taken by Kate, the Princess of Wales – marked the young princess' ninth birthday.

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Dan Schneider sues Quiet On Set producers for defamation

The former Nickelodeon producer alleged that the makers of the documentary portrayed him as an abuser.

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Pair committed hundreds of 'predatory' child abuse acts in NSW

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Forgotten visa application: Couple's residency case taken up by minister

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Death toll in China highway collapse jumps to at least 48

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Live stream: Breakfast
Early morning news and interviews, weekdays 6-9am.
1:02
Take the first virtual look at Auckland's new domestic jet terminal
3:16pm
0:56
Green MP Julie Anne Genter unleashes on Minister
8:31am
2:04
Watch: Protester carried out during Winston Peters speech
Wednesday 7:26pm
32:13
Full video: James Shaw gives valedictory speech as MP
Wednesday 6:48pm
0:55
Video shows massive slip taking out trees on Brynderwyns
Wednesday 1:54pm
0:29
King Charles returns to public duties with cancer charity visit
Wednesday 8:47am
0:44
Aus police make late-night arrests on boat ramp after drug seizure
Tue, Apr 30
0:34
Paddlers delighted by giant orca circling their boat
Tue, Apr 30
1:20
MPs respond to 1News Verian poll
Tue, Apr 30
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'Worth the wait' - Kiwis line up for NZ's first Popeyes
Mon, Apr 29
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Police release footage of alleged assault on Christchurch bus
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Two people have been arrested after the alleged aggravated burglary of a Michael Hill store in Whakatāne.

Two arrested after alleged Whakatāne Michael Hill burglary

Police said a vehicle allegedly involved in the burglary has been recovered and is being forensically examined.

World

An aerial photo shows rescuers working at the site of a collapsed road section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province.

Death toll in China highway collapse jumps to at least 48

Twenty-three vehicles were found in a pit after a 17.9-metre-long section of the highway gave way.

Jeremiah Manale is the new prime minister of the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands lawmakers elect Jeremiah Manale as new PM

The withdrawal of pro-Beijing former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from the contest made way for Manale as the party's candidate.

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Charred pit found near Mexico City may be a secret crematorium

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Father convicted of killing three young sons prepares fourth appeal

Joie Henney hugs his emotional support alligator named Wally.

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James O'Reilly of the Hurricanes is tackled by Chay Fihaki of the Crusaders

Heat on Hurricanes after hooker injuries in Super Rugby Pacific

The Wellington-based Hurricanes have lost all three contracted hookers to injuries in recent weeks.

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Renters, realtors upset bill to regulate property managers scrapped

The bill would have established a regulatory regime for property managers, including minimum entry requirements, professional standards of practice, and a complaints and disciplinary process.

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Papakura High School students will have support finding future pathways thanks to a $100k grant given to The Rising Foundation.

Charity receives $100k to help secondary students find future pathway

The Rising Foundation supports secondary students from South Auckland find future pathways after leaving school.

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Reemi founder Emily Au-Young (second on the left) holding up a wash bag for period underwear in Bangladesh.

Period poverty: NZ company to supply period underwear in Gaza

"We have a space here to offer manaakitanga," Reemi founder Emily Au-Young says.

Why NZ needs more Māori and Pasifika blood donations

Why NZ needs more Māori and Pasifika blood donations

Blood donations are the pathway to getting more bone marrow donations and statistics show there's an obvious drop off when it comes to Māori and Pasifika donating.

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Quiz: What pizza topping saw former PM Bill English ridiculed online?

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Entertainment

Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi at the Sydney premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Australian actor has appeared eight times as the Asgardian hero in the franchise, across the Avengers films and his own solo quadrilogy.

Andy Lee is engaged to his long term girlfriend Rebecca Harding. (Source: Instagram/ Andy Lee).

Andy Lee engaged to long-term girlfriend Rebecca Harding

Australian comedy star Andy Lee, one half of Hamish & Andy, has announced his engagement to long-term model girlfriend Rebecca Harding.

Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has unleashed a blistering six-minute “diss track” attacking his nemesis Drake.

Kendrick Lamar unleashes blistering 'diss track' attacking Drake

Actor Gerard Depardieu (file image).

Gérard Depardieu to stand trial over alleged sexual assaults

Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, but none yet for New Zealand.

Billie Eilish announces world tour — no NZ dates

Business

NZ Fashion Week 2024 scrapped - event to be held every two years

NZ Fashion Week 2024 scrapped - event to be held every two years

An economic downturn, pressures on consumer spending, and a shortage of designers contributed to the "strategic decision".

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The boardwalk Waiotahe Drifts subdivision is just one beach access point that is popular with quadbikers.

'We can't police it': Quadbikes on beach divides community

Waiotahe residents for and against quad bike use debated the issue during an Ōpōtiki District Council meeting this week.