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Singapore’s maths education had led to consistently high results in international student studies, with the New Zealand Government saying our revised maths curriculum being rolled out this year is influenced by their example, as well as Australia’s. 1News Reporter Kate Nicol-Williams travelled to Singapore to find out what maths instruction there involves and what New Zealand could learn to improve our persistent maths decline. “There is no secret recipe.” So researchers and policy makers from around the world who want to know about Singapore’s highly effective approach to maths are told by National Institute of Education Associate Professor Choy Ban…

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has called out a United States Senator for sharing what he says is “fake news” about the immigration requirements for Israelis visiting New Zealand.”It’s difficult to treat New Zealand as a normal ally within the American alliance system, when they denigrate and punish Israeli citizens for defending themselves and their country from Iranian-controlled terrorists,” Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted on the social media platform X.He also shared the link to an article from online media outlet Haaretz which claimed that New Zealand would now require every Israeli to provide details of their military service to…

As diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives make global headlines, 1News reporter Emma Hildesley unpacks what they are and how they impact Kiwis.With a swift flick of his pen, US President Donald Trump has already ordered the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government, and its contractors. Immediately after taking office, Trump ordered all government staff working on DEI to be put on immediate paid administrative leave, and in one order said the programmes were “dangerous, demeaning and immoral”.President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital…

Rickets, a disease often thought of as being a thing of the past, has seen an alarming resurgence across the country.The condition causes deformed bone growth and in the worst cases, seizures – leading to death.Ben Wheeler, professor at the University of Otago’s Department of Women and Children’s Health, said last time there was a significant rise in rickets in Aotearoa – about a decade ago – there were 60 cases in three years.This time, there had been 20 cases in just four months.Rickets was most frequently caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, Wheeler said.”We make it from ……

At least five people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes pounded Ukraine’s towns and cities, local officials said on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENTSeveral Ukrainian cities faced intense Russian missile and drone attacks overnight and into Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage to residential areas, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks. In the eastern Poltava region, a Russian airstrike struck a residential building early on Saturday morning, killing at least four people and injuring 10 others, including a child. The attack destroyed part of the building, sparking a fire and damaging nearby homes and vehicles. Rescuers saved 21 people from the…

A proposed 200-berth marina development in Waipiro Bay near Russell has sparked opposition from locals and some hapū members ahead of the Government’s fast-track application process opening next week.The nine-hectare coastal development, planned by Azuma Property and Hopper Developments, would include public boat launching facilities, trailer parking and shops.Hopper Developments managing director Leigh Hopper said the project would create economic opportunities for the region.”There are economic opportunities that can come from this – local jobs, local investment, better amenities and services,” he said.”Clearly, we want local people to have first bite at jobs and investment opportunities.”Hopper said the effects on…

A sexual abuse survivor has spoken out after ex-ACT Party president Timothy Jago was found guilty of historical indecent assault against him and another teenager at Auckland’s Muriwai Surf Life Saving Club.In September, Paul Oliver spoke in an emotional interview with 1News, describing the impact of abuse that occurred in the 1990s when he was a teenage club member. He sought permission from the court so he could be identified as one of the two victims.1News asked him what he felt when a jury found Jago guilty. “It was wonderful to have the truth recognised,” Oliver said after an anguished…

The Dunedin Hospital build turned into a “political football”, wasting time and money, a doctors’ union says.On Friday, the government confirmed the long-awaited hospital build would go ahead at the former Cadbury factory site.Health Minister Simeon Brown said the new $1.8 billion hospital would have 351 beds – 59 fewer than originally proposed – but with capacity to expand to 404 beds over time.There would also be 20 short-stay surgical beds and 58 emergency department spaces.The plan was described as a broken promise by some and good enough by others.Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton said the…

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in central Ōpōtiki overnight.Detective senior sergeant Mike Varnam said emergency services were notified of a fight involving six people on Church Street at about 12.20am.One of those had “received an injury to the chest consistent with a stab wound,” he said.”Despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.”Police said no arrests have been made, however they are following lines of inquiry to identify and locate those involved.”It is believed gang members were involved.”Police urged those who have information on what happened to get in touch by phoning…

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson will return to politics next week, she has announced.In June 2024, Davidson announced she had breast cancer, and would undergo a partial mastectomy and take leave from Parliament.In September, she gave an update on her treatment, and said “we’re in the thick of it”. She also expressed her appreciation to those who supported her and her whānau at the time.Today, Davidson said she would make her return to politics on February 3 at Waitangi, where she will speak with fellow co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.“I am alive, I am well and I am back,” she said. “I’m…