- Joined: Aug 2012
- published: 204
Published a story 2:36pm Jun 17th
National Standards unreliable
17 Jun 2013
Education standards designed to assess numeracy and literacy in young Northland learners often fail to show student progress, local principals warn.
Published a story 12:17pm Jun 17th
House prices up despite city dip
17 Jun 2013
Northland house price edged higher in the past year despite median prices dipping in Whangarei, new figures reveal.
Published a story 11:09pm Jun 14th
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Opioid addicts treated in Bay
14 Jun 2013
Nearly 150 opioid drug users addicted to substances such as morphine and methadone are enrolled in treatment programmes in the Bay of Plenty health area.
Published a story 1:55pm Jun 14th
The daily battle to control drug abuse
14 Jun 2013
More than 80 opioid drug users addicted to substances like morphine and methadone are enrolled in special treatment programmes in Rotorua and Taupo, latest figures reveal.
Published a story 8:54am Jun 14th
House prices nudging higher in Bay
14 Jun 2013
Western Bay house prices edged higher in the past 12 months, with sale prices in Mount Maunganui/Papamoa jumping $25,000, new figures reveal.
Published a story 10:49am Jun 13th
Big discounts boost supermarket war
14 Jun 2013
Results from Consumer NZ's latest supermarket survey show price wars between New Zealand's largest chains are heating up.
Published a story 10:31am Jun 12th
National Standards set up faulty: Teacher
12 Jun 2013
The latest education results indicating poor maths and writing achievement at intermediate level are probably down to haphazard standard setting, local school principals say.
Published a story 6:44am Jun 12th
Latest device to protect your pooch
12 Jun 2013
A new canine tracking device could be a helpful tool for Wairarapa dog owners worried about their beloved pooch's health, a local vet says.
Published a story 11:03am Jun 11th
Device keeps owners in picture
11 Jun 2013
A new canine tracking device could help identify separation and anxiety disorders in dogs, a Whangarei vet says.