The killer of Lower Hutt school girl Karla Cardno remains at "undue risk" of serious violent and sexual offending, a report denying him parole has found.

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Prime Minister John Key has announced an overhaul of the leadership of New Zealand schools, as part of a broader education package of policies unveiled at a state of the nation-style speech in Auckland this morning.
 
The Government will spend an extra $359 million over the next four years to support teachers and principals, which will create four new management roles in schools – executive principals, expert teachers, lead teachers and change principals.
 
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A Christchurch property developer today admitted forging invoices from tradesmen to lodge inflated earthquake insurance claims.

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Ex-Cyclone June is making itself felt this morning, with motorists in Manawatu being told to be careful because of high winds blowing debris, including a trampoline, onto the road.

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The weather will take a turn for the worse this week with the remnants of Cyclone June bearing down on the country.

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A "free" state education in New Zealand will cost the average parent nearly $35,000 by the time their child finishes secondary school, a survey claims.
 
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Lawyers say the developers of a new apartment complex which bars residents under the age of 50 are opening themselves up to complaints because it is against the law to refuse to sell property to someone because of their age.
 
The Xanadu, in Auckland’s CBD, is designed exclusively for baby boomers who will be guaranteed no "random tenants to disrupt your busy life".
 
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National could work with Winston Peters' NZ First after this year's election, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday in a reversal of his stance at the past two elections.

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An Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the southern city of Volgograd last month and posted a video threatening to strike the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

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Friendliness and a can-do attitude top a list of traits New Zealanders think reflect our national identity.

This week, the Herald is analysing what it means to be a Kiwi, kicking off today with how New Zealanders identify with that notion.

What do you believe it means to be a Kiwi?

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