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Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past?

New Zealand primary and intermediate schools could soon be required to test children’s reading, writing and maths at least twice a year, using a standard template to report results to parents.

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National Theatre appoints Indhu Rubasingham as first female director

She succeeds Rufus Norris, under whose leadership the theatre enjoyed its biggest audiences

The Independent UK

Indhu Rubasingham chosen as National Theatre’s next director

Artistic director of the Kiln theatre will take over from Rufus Norris in spring 2025

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Indhu Rubasingham: National Theatre names its first female director

The veteran director will take over as the new National Theatre boss from Rufus Norris

Evening Standard

Cabinet Secretary calls out Scottish estate over 'Elgin Marbles' in private hands

THE Greek marbles kept on the private Scottish estate of Lord Elgin should be “returned to their rightful home”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Cabinet Office refuses to say if Union committee has even MET under Rishi Sunak

THE Cabinet Office has refused to say how many times a committee on the Union has met while Rishi Sunak has been Prime Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Why does Anas Sarwar keep taking a pop at The National?

LAST Tuesday morning – a particularly chilly one – I made my way over to Pollockshaws Burgh Hall to speak with Anas Sarwar with other members of…

The National (Scotland)

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NZ government puts police commissioner on notice

The New Zealand government has issued a rarely-seen letter of expectations to Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, saying Kiwis deserve to feel safe.

AAP

The government hopes private investors will fund social services – the evidence isn't so optimistic

It was scarcely mentioned during the election campaign, but we will undoubtedly be hearing more about “social investment”.

The Conversation

UK WON'T share Gaza war crime evidence with International Criminal Court

THE UK will not share evidence of war crimes in Gaza collected during reconnaissance flights over Palestine, The National has learned.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar can't resist taking another bizarre pop at The National

ANAS Sarwar really can’t resist taking a pop at The National.

The National (Scotland)

The 20 best songs of 2023

Voted on by over 30 Guardian music writers, we celebrate the year’s best tracks from Boygenius to Blur and beyond

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand mini-budget to address 'fiscal cliff' risks

New Zealand faces a multi-billion dollar blowout, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says, as she pours over the government's books ahead of a mini-budget.

AAP

Nicola Willis warns of fiscal ‘snakes and snails’ – her first mini-budget will be a test of NZ’s no-surprises finance rules

New finance minister Nicola Willis has claimed she was blindsided by the state of the government’s books. Days after stepping into the role, she said:

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Sex ed rewrite pledge draws ire in New Zealand

Beyond a pledge to scrap smokefree laws, the New Zealand coalition agreements contains plenty of controversial measures sure to create division.

The Guardian - UK

Volcanic prints, Mapplethorpe’s mates and Puerto Rico’s Palestinians – the week in art

The history of 500 years of print from Picasso to Emin, Robert Mapplethorpe’s portraits of his famous friends, and the Palestinian diaspora in Puerto Rico

Evening Standard

Infinite Life at the National Theatre review: Annie Baker's new play is exquisitely acted and intensely humane

American playwright Annie Baker's fourth show at the National is about the way we seek connection and meaning

International Business Times

Luxon Sworn In As New Prime Minister Of New Zealand

Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand's prime minister Monday, vowing to tame inflation and bring down interest rates.

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New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ‘generation ban’ to fund tax cuts

Health experts say axing plan to block sales of tobacco products to next generation will cost thousands of lives

AAP

Luxon's New Zealand government sworn in and take office

New Zealand's National-led coalition is in office, with Chris Luxon sworn in as prime minister along with his 30-strong team of ministers.

The Conversation

Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50--50 tie

A federal Newspoll, conducted November 20–24 from a sample of 1,216, had Labor and the Coalition tied at 50–50 after preferences, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (up one), 31% Labor (down four), 13% Greens (up one), 6%…

The Hindu

Hockey Nationals moves towards the business end of the tournament

TN's TN captain Joshua Benedict Wesley leads team to semis of 13th Senior National Men's Hockey Championship; Punjab, Karnataka, Haryana, TN to compete; inclusion of 31 players from National core group a shot in the arm; video referral a highlight; 'relegation and promotion' system discussed by Hockey India.

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: The Witches; Ghosts; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – review

The youngsters steal the show in the National’s terrifying gothic Disney Roald Dahl; a fine cast are stranded in Ibsen by candlelight; and a bittersweet fairytale in New York hits the spot

The National (Scotland)

Police visited Taymouth development amid ‘concerns about wildlife crime’

POLICE visited the development of Taymouth castle amid concerns “about wildlife crime”, The National can reveal ...

AAP

NZ PM-to-be Luxon unveils coalition compromises

New Zealand's National party has shed a number of its election promises as it negotiated a coalition agreement with the ACT and NZ First parties.

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