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Back-to-school budgeting a chance for kids to learn financial literacy and empathy

22 January 2026

Managing back-to-school costs, especially when kids want expensive brand name items, can cause a lot of stress for families. But including children in the budgeting and decision-making process is key to helping everyone get on the same page.

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Indiana have completed a remarkable turnaround to win college football's national championship for the first time
	20 Jan: Indiana have completed a remarkable turnaround to win college football's national championship for the first time... more

China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates
	20 Jan: National data shows that in 2025, China's population shrank by 3.39 million people, as experts warn the trend is likely to continue.... more

Some schools are scrambling to fill teaching positions before term one
	20 Jan: Some schools are scrambling to fill teaching positions before term one... more

Students and schools are feeling the strain of a growing nationwide teacher shortage
	20 Jan: Students and schools are feeling the strain of a growing nationwide teacher shortage... more

The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year
	19 Jan: The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year... more

Auckland University is taking aim at New Zealand's biggest cancer killer - by opening the country's first lung cancer organoid bank
	18 Jan: Auckland University is taking aim at New Zealand's biggest cancer killer - by opening the country's first lung cancer organoid bank... more

Auckland University scientists have received one million dollars to advance skin cancer treatments
	18 Jan: Auckland University scientists have received one million dollars to advance skin cancer treatments... more

Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out
	17 Jan: Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out... more

State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs
	16 Jan: State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs... more

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19 Jan: Education ministry error almost cut 2027 school year short (RadioNZ)

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Auckland:
What we know about the landslide at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand 21:07

Environment:
Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened 20:47

Entertainment:
Valerie Bertinelli claims she was "fired" as a spokesperson for a diet company because she gained weight 20:40

Entertainment:
Stellan Skarsgard has branded Donald Trump a "little man who got megalomania" 20:10

Entertainment:
Chris Pratt has admitted he won't keep the giant painting of his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger on the wall all year round 19:40

Entertainment:
Drew Starkey has been appointed brand ambassador for Dior 19:10

Tennis:
Novak Djokovic's family may have had to stay at home - but the 10-time champion has brought his best tennis to day five of the Australian Open 19:07

Cricket:
The Black Caps are cutting back their training load, so they can stay fresh for next month's T20 World Cup 18:57

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