Budget 2026: New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package

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Budget 2026: New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package

The $131 million package will help deliver what's been billed as the second phase of the "Teaching the Basics Brilliantly" changes targeting primary and intermediates.

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Two killed in chartered helicopter crash

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Jury begins deliberations in Lyn Fleming murder trial

Hayden Tasker has argued he's guilty of manslaughter but had no murderous intent when he fatally struck Senior Sergeant Fleming with his car in Nelson's Buxton Square on the morning of New Years Day 2025.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts to a missed putt on the seventh green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA

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Rory McIlroy has angry exchange with fan at PGA Championship

An errant shot out of heavy rough at the scoreable 16th hole derailed McIlroy's come-from-behind bid, and he appeared to respond to a fan in the crowd by telling them to "shut up".

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Hong Kong tourists killed in double fatal Rakaia crash

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