ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses.

The university's senate has now recommended making the courses optional - after criticism from staff, students and politicians.

ACT's Parmjeet Parmar, says more than 8,000 students had to take the course this year.

"They had to push some papers out, papers that they really wanted to do, papers that are relevant to the degree or their aspirations - so they'll have to do that paper in future semesters." 

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ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses.
The university's senate has now recommended making the courses optional - after criticism from staff, students and politicians.
ACT's Parmjeet Parmar, says more than 8,000 students had to take the course this year.
"They had to push some papers out, papers that they really wanted to do, papers that are relevant to the degree or their aspirations - so they'll have to do that paper in future semesters."&nbsp;
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP says Auckland University should pay back students who took Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses

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A former Trade Minister says he's very encouraged by National's election promise that it'll pursue trade talks with seven economies.

It says it would prioritise trade talks with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association.

It's also promised to advance negotiations with a further six countries over the next decade.

Tim Groser says if you don't aim high, you achieve low. 

"It's possible - and even if they fall short, it's certainly going to set the direction of travel."

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A former Trade Minister says he's very encouraged by National's election promise that it'll pursue trade talks with seven economies.
It says it would prioritise trade talks with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association.
It's also promised to advance negotiations with a further six countries over the next decade.
Tim Groser says if you don't aim high, you achieve low.&nbsp;
"It's possible - and even if they fall short, it's certainly going to set the direction of travel."
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Tim Groser: former Trade Minister 'encouraged' by Government outlining future trade plan

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China's understood to have warned our Government it's planning a nuclear-capable missile test within the next 24 hours in the South Pacific.

Newstalk ZB understands China's told the Beehive today of the imminent test - the same day Australia and Fiji inked a new defence pact. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unknown when exactly this test will take place.

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China's understood to have warned our Government it's planning a nuclear-capable missile test within the next 24 hours in the South Pacific.
Newstalk ZB understands China's told the Beehive today of the imminent test - the same day Australia and Fiji inked a new defence pact.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unknown when exactly this test will take place.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on China warning NZ it's planning a missile test in the South Pacific

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New South Wales police are investigating whether a preschooler's death involved cannibalism.

A mother has been charged with murder after her 4-year-old son's body was found with significant arm injuries at a property in the Central Coast's Wyong.  

Police say the 32-year-old arrived at a police station on Saturday afternoon of her own accord. 

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the woman has been arrested and authorities have described the case as 'confronting' as investigations continue.

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New South Wales police are investigating whether a preschooler's death involved cannibalism.
A mother has been charged with murder after her 4-year-old son's body was found with significant arm injuries at a property in the Central Coast's Wyong. &nbsp;
Police say the 32-year-old arrived at a police station on Saturday afternoon of her own accord.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the woman has been arrested and authorities have described the case as 'confronting' as investigations continue.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on police investigating potential cannibalism in NSW pre-schooler death

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Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP says Auckland University should pay back students who took Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses

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