Air force rescue flight may not be needed (NZPA)
Yahoo Xtra
Wed Dec 3 07:22:32 2008
An Air Force Hercules which left last night to pick up New Zealanders stranded in Bangkok might not have to complete its mission now the crisis in Thailand appears to be over.

John Key's anger as Nats find $1b ACC shortfall
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:20 2008
The outgoing Labour Government left behind a $1 billion hole in the ACC budget which has to be filled, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday. Briefings from ACC officials said the corporation was seeking $297 million more for...

Air Force plane on way to help stranded Kiwis
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:18 2008
Prime Minister John Key last night sent the Air Force to help evacuate New Zealanders from Bangkok. But his decision came after the Government initially appeared to have no contingency plan. An Air Force Hercules left Whenuapai...

More primary principals leaving school
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:00 2008
Only a third of primary principals who left their jobs this year moved to another principal role, a new survey suggests. Others retiredg, became fulltime parents or changed careers. Council for Educational Research (NZCER) senior...