A tax rebate scheme's helped boost the number of people employed in the video game sector by more than 20%. 

The four-year, $160 million Game Development Sector Rebate allows eligible studios to claim back 20% of their spend.  

Forty studios will receive a share of $22.4 million this year, for its second year. 

Game Development Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Andrew Dickens the sector's booming compared to a few years ago. 

She says it's been a game-changer, as a lot of New Zealand studios were looking to move to Australia because of their rebate. 

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A tax rebate scheme's helped boost the number of people employed in the video game sector by more than 20%.&nbsp;
The four-year, $160 million Game Development Sector Rebate allows eligible studios to claim back 20% of their spend. &nbsp;
Forty studios will receive a share of $22.4 million this year, for its second year.&nbsp;
Game Development Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Andrew Dickens the sector's booming compared to a few years ago.&nbsp;
She says it's been a game-changer, as a lot of New Zealand studios were looking to move to Australia because of their rebate.&nbsp;
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Joy Keene: Game Development Association Executive Director on the impact of the rebate

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Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support. 

New data shows 12,300 students have been disciplined for physical assault on teachers and students this year – a 49% jump from 2019. 

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Francesca Rudkin teachers have been given increasingly more restraint training to deal with these incidents, but the main problem is with students' unmet needs. 

He says our children are coming to school with complex needs, a lot involving mental health issues. 

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Teachers say they're struggling to deal with increasing violent incidents due to a lack of learning support.&nbsp;
New data shows 12,300 students have been disciplined for physical assault on teachers and students this year – a 49% jump from 2019.&nbsp;
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Francesca Rudkin teachers have been given increasingly more restraint training to deal with these incidents, but the main problem is with students' unmet needs.&nbsp;
He says our children are coming to school with complex needs, a lot involving mental health issues.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the growing rate of violence in schools

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The UK is looking to tackle radicalisation and extreme misogyny early.  

Millions of pounds will be invested into schools to train teachers to spot signs of misogyny among boys and course correct.  

Funding will also go towards courses for radicalised young men.  

It's to counter concerns about pornography and online misogynistic influencers.  

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Francesca Rudkin it's a key part of the government's legislative agenda.  

He says two women die a week from domestic violence. 

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The UK is looking to tackle radicalisation and extreme misogyny early. &nbsp;
Millions of pounds will be invested into schools to train teachers to spot signs of misogyny among boys and course correct. &nbsp;
Funding will also go towards courses for radicalised young men. &nbsp;
It's to counter concerns about pornography and online misogynistic influencers. &nbsp;
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Francesca Rudkin it's a key part of the government's legislative agenda. &nbsp;
He says two women die a week from domestic violence.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the investment into training teachers to spot misogyny and radicalism early

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It's thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding a new school.   

The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed from January.  

It's been on notice for several weeks after failing another audit and being ruled physically and mentally unsafe for students.  

Education researcher Liz Gordon told Francesca Rudkin says it's not as straightforward as moving the students elsewhere.  

She wants the ministry to take a group of professional teachers into the community, to allow the kids to be taught there.  

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It's thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding a new school. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed from January. &nbsp;
It's been on notice for several weeks after failing another audit and being ruled physically and mentally unsafe for students. &nbsp;
Education researcher Liz Gordon told Francesca Rudkin says it's not as straightforward as moving the students elsewhere. &nbsp;
She wants the ministry to take a group of professional teachers into the community, to allow the kids to be taught there. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school's licence

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Joy Keene: Game Development Association Executive Director on the impact of the rebate

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