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National Urban Maori Authority boss Lance Norman puts the cost of failing a struggling child at $145,000 per year

“Well, I blame Serco. I blame them. They are the security company who are responsible for our boys. You know, that’s their job – to protect them; you know, to keep them safe; to, you know, monitor just what’s going on in the detention centres.”

Says the attack on Mosul planned for this year will determine if we are “winning” against Islamic State: “That’s going to be a test of whether the Iraqi Army has really transformed under the training that is being provided.”

Commentators are tripping over themselves to explain the causes of the Auckland housing crisis – but they are avoiding the patently obvious, says New Zealand First.

Stuff reports: In a crackdown over unsafe and, at times, inhumane labour practices, all foreign fishing boats must now be reflagged with the New Zealand flag.  The substantial law-change came into effect on Sunday, after a four-year transition period, and means all vessels operating in New Zealand waters must follow New Zealand law.  Primary Industries Minister […]