EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
School absences due to illness worst in three years
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Official data shows the past couple of weeks have been the worst in three years for school absences due to illness and medical reasons. Last week almost 10 percent of class time was lost across the country due to illness. President of the New Zealand Principals Federation Jason Miles spoke to Lisa Owen.
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