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Maths reform aims to address New Zealand's chronic mathematics deficit and set children and the nation up for success, but critics argue it may backfire on them. Stuff investigates.

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New Zealand boasts a high standard of living and an educated population, but also suffers from low wages and the highest domestic violence rate in the OECD. Three News' NZ Life series presents reporter Emma Jones who discovers an innovative charity fighting family violence.

NZ boasts an array of regional and community newspapers covering everything from politics to sport, many privately owned and operated with Stuff (formerly Fairfax) holding the majority of daily newspaper circulation. There are also a wide selection of international and local magazine titles catering to specific communities like gay, lesbian and ethnic communities.

Woman alleging she was assaulted by the father of her husband has prevailed in legal proceedings against him for abuse. A member of Jehovah's Witnesses, this individual was found guilty of attacking and sexually assaulting the woman at her New Zealand residence.

New Zealand team have developed technology which may save lives in remote areas by enabling people to contact search and rescue teams via satellite. The company plans on rolling this technology out globally in future.

New Zealand Government is strongly committed to the rights of children. Libel and slander are criminal offences here, while contempt of court can result in harsh punishments. Regarding media matters, three organizations work in this regard - Office of Film and Literature Classification classifies films, videos and publications, Broadcasting Standards Authority deals with broadcast bias and inaccuracy complaints while New Zealand Press Council investigates any complaints filed against print media outlets.

New Zealand government announced measures to mitigate climate change, including taxing farm animal carbon emissions in hopes that this move will encourage farmers to find other means of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, they plan on revamping primary school maths curriculum after research revealed students weren't adequately prepared for mathematics exams.

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Olympic medalists view winning an Olympic medal as the pinnacle of their sporting careers, dedicating years of hard work training for this moment. Many set lifetime goals of participating at these Games.

But what happens when our dreams are dashed? Unfortunately, this was the fate of one New Zealand rugby league player. His death prompted debate about safety concerns associated with teenage drinking in New Zealand; however, police remain firm in their decisions and do not retract.

An early childcare teacher was found guilty at a tribunal of administering vodka disguised in Gatorade while working with children, the tribunal has heard.

The entry-level Swift is practical, cost-efficient and slow; yet still tremendously enjoyable to drive - though exactly how much fun depends on who's doing the driving!

On one of the greatest days in New Zealand rowing history, two courageous and respected mums joined by two sets of sisters took home Olympic gold.

Dean Martin, known for being Australia's "Big Brother" villain and former national president of Rebels bikie gang. Dean's nephew Dustin Martin from Richmond Tigers star is Dustin. Now Dean Martin has launched a court challenge against being deported back to New Zealand.

Following an impressive opening to their Rugby Sevens campaign, the All Blacks experienced their first loss at Eden Park against Fiji on Saturday. Following this setback, captain Richie McCaw posted an eye-catching social media message that quickly went viral - garnering widespread media coverage.

nz news New Zealanders looking for an electric vehicle will soon have more affordable options, with BYD set to introduce its first model later this year.

NZ's second largest electricity and gas supplier reported an impressive first quarter, driven by record immigration levels; but some experts predict a potential slowdown.

Next year, New Zealand-based airline Air New Zealand plans to fly for the first time from Auckland to China as a part of a strategy to promote New Zealand tourism among Chinese visitors.

The government plans to raise the minimum wage to $16 an hour. Critics contend this move will harm small businesses while raising consumer costs; an investigation committee of Parliament is currently studying this matter.

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Stuff journalist Scott Pape examines why more New Zealanders are paying interest on their credit card balances has increased by more than 10 percent year-on-year. Recycling services now exist that collect old gear for reuse by tradespeople. New Zealand ranked 4th globally peaceful country according to Global Peace Index in 2018 ahead of America - something many would have predicted prior to US-China trade war tensions emerging.

NZ's vibrant tourism sector is one of the driving forces of its economic expansion. Employing over 100,000 people and contributing an estimated $10 billion, tourism plays an essential role in New Zealand. Yet some have suggested its true economic worth is being understated.

A final report into child abuse in state care is an indictment on our system, one which will have lasting repercussions for many individuals and represents one of the most consequential public inquiries ever held in this country.

Be it a luxurious renovation or green home build from scratch, it is essential to abide by all applicable rules when undertaking any major undertaking. Failure to do so could pose problems when it comes time to sell the property in question.

As the world commemorates 100 years since World War One began, former Prime Minister Sir Peter Fraser warns against complacency regarding NZ security. He asserts that New Zealand must maintain its leadership role within international circles.

NZ boasts one of the highest domestic violence rates in the OECD and one local charity is currently helping close to 50,000 women and children escape family violence. As this effort requires massive resources, its founder is actively searching for funding so she can expand her organization further.

The NZ Edutech Trust promised to revolutionise learning, but investigations uncovered financial mismanagement, bullying and nepotism - leading to its collapse and ultimately Stuff reporter Paula Penfold uncovering more information.

Lifestyle

New Zealand offers a slower-paced life. A beautiful country filled with stunning landscapes from glaciers to beaches makes New Zealand an idyllic location for living a peaceful life. Benefits of living here include lower crime rates and an approachable police force who work well within communities; plus with recent tax cuts by government there will now be more money in people's pockets to make life a little better for all of us!

Recent studies conducted in New Zealand indicate that its people are among the happiest people worldwide. The researchers assessed many aspects of New Zealanders' happiness such as health, economic standards of living, social connections and leisure time; New Zealanders excelled in all these categories but most significantly life satisfaction was found to be key in terms of overall satisfaction with life.





As part of a worldwide survey conducted on happiness levels in New Zealand, people were asked to rate their level of life satisfaction from 1-10. Residents in New Zealand reported an overall rating of 7.3 on this scale - well above the OECD average of 6.7. Factors contributing to high levels of happiness include education, low inequality levels and trust in government.

New Zealanders enjoy healthy diets and active lifestyles that ensure happiness in life, which contribute to its clean air and low levels of pollution. Much of this can be attributed to most residents using public transport instead of owning cars; however, in certain areas public transport might not reach. It might therefore be prudent to rent or buy one when visiting New Zealand.

NZME recently unveiled Reset magazine as their next big lifestyle brand, and it looks set to become the go-to publication in New Zealand lifestyle media. Reset is provocative and boundary-pushing, drawing upon NZME's existing brands while adding some fresh voices - Jacqui Loates-Haver is Reset's editor, having worked previously at BusinessDesk, Kia Ora, and New Idea magazines as well.