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China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates

20 January 2026

National data shows that in 2025, China's population shrank by 3.39 million people, as experts warn the trend is likely to continue.

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Students and schools are feeling the strain of a growing nationwide teacher shortage
	20 Jan: Students and schools are feeling the strain of a growing nationwide teacher shortage... more

The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year
	19 Jan: The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year... more

Auckland University is taking aim at New Zealand's biggest cancer killer - by opening the country's first lung cancer organoid bank
	18 Jan: Auckland University is taking aim at New Zealand's biggest cancer killer - by opening the country's first lung cancer organoid bank... more

Auckland University scientists have received one million dollars to advance skin cancer treatments
	18 Jan: Auckland University scientists have received one million dollars to advance skin cancer treatments... more

Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out
	17 Jan: Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out... more

State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs
	16 Jan: State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs... more

Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue
	15 Jan: Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue... more

Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
	12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans... more

Otago University is giving high school students a taste of Dunedin student life
	10 Jan: Otago University is giving high school students a taste of Dunedin student life... more

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