> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Daily News Roundup – 6 May 2021 - URL: https://goodoil.news/daily-news-roundup-6-may-2021/ - Published: 2021-05-05T20:15:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-05-05T20:20:54.000Z - Author: General - Tags: Featured, Media, News, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 02:14 **Parliament’s Speaker Trevor Mallard** Henry Cooke (Stuff): [National v Mallard: That atrocious late-night debate is the reason people hate politicians](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=03a34d81a2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Barry Soper (Herald): [Trevor Mallard’s outburst this week questions whether he understands what a serious sexual assault is](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=26e7510389&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Claire Trevett (Herald): [The unedifying spectacle of the Speaker v National in Parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e88c0bb97f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): [Mallard using his power to attack individuals – he needs to go](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=96f4b6bb0e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stops short of sacking House Speaker Trevor Mallard](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b73b973393&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Richard Harman: [The Parliamentary sexual assault saga continues](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=439bb22f2f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Derek Cheng (Herald): [Explainer: Trevor Mallard’s false rape claim and how we got to last night’s messy debate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=38006f2940&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kerre McIvor (Newstalk ZB): [If Mallard believes what he’s saying, he should say it outside Parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=61cda3e642&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Peter Dunne: PM has gone as close as she can to firing Mallard](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=376377de41&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke and Brittney Deguara (Stuff): [Debate over Trevor Mallard’s defamation case ‘poorly managed and inappropriately politicised’: Jacinda Ardern](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=77c6f894c9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Stuff): [Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives Speaker Trevor Mallard grilling over behaviour in Parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e8bad036e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Parliament sex assault claims: Jacinda Ardern ticks off Speaker Trevor Mallard over debate comments](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9b16f1bc9d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Nobody came out well from debate over Trevor Mallard’s defamation case, Chris Hipkins says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dec55b8662&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lana Andelane (Newshub): [Trevor Mallard: Parliament an ‘absolute powder keg’ with National to go full throttle in bid to axe Mallard – Tova O’Brien](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2bd2fd3485&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [Labour’s Chris Hipkins calls on all MPs to ‘step back’ after unruly scenes in Parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bd194ab8b9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Trevor Mallard’s ‘utu’ in Parliament an ‘abhorrence’ – Judith Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9190072512&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Duncan Garner (Newshub): [I’ve never seen a Speaker stoop this low – and only Jacinda Ardern can control it](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6b75f7e409&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [Mallard makes allegations under parliamentary privilege](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=032bd0b4ae&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [House Leader Chris Hipkins to meet with Speaker Trevor Mallard after Parliament stoush](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e457e18634&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [Jacinda Ardern expected to break silence after Trevor Mallard’s explosive night in Parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e1d0cce54a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newshub: [Barry Soper; Mallard should answer questions outside parliament](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0545f355bf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Meriana Johnsen (RNZ): [National Party repeats call for Speaker Trevor Mallard’s removal after fiery debate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1cc7c652ab&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Luke Malpass (Stuff): [Speaker Trevor Mallard uses parliamentary privilege to defend himself](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d68c271177&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Collins: Mallard’s ‘unfit’ to be Speaker after ‘shocking display’ accusing man of sexual assault](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a3a8bcd9a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [National’s Chris Bishop urges Jacinda Ardern to ‘ask herself an honest question’ about Trevor Mallard’s behaviour](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=df5860704d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Judith Collins; PM needs to tell Mallard to step down](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=826298df99&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Former Speaker: Parliamentary privilege should not be abused](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=40de8b407d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Peter Williams (Magic Talk): [Jacinda Ardern has insulted all of us](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c7c4257e26&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Public sector pay freeze** Bernard Hickey: [The brilliant and perverse absurdity of Labour’s austerity Budget of 2021](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=00bfa8dbb2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rob Mitchell (Stuff): [Hundreds of public sector workers angry at Govt’s ‘appalling’ three-year extension to pay freeze](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9fc614c0e2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jordan Bond (RNZ): [Fears Kiwi nurses and doctors will leave NZ due to salary freeze](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3936f27c8d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Public sector pay freeze a kick in the teeth for health workers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=cdfe012097&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Block (Stuff): [Cops, prison officers slam public sector pay freeze ‘bombshell’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c6a96c23be&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jenna Lynch (Newshub): [Public Service Association outraged at Government’s pay freeze for workers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2ce382f0f1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Michael Neilson (Herald): [Police slam Government’s public sector pay freeze over next three years as ‘unacceptable bombshell’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=929c9cbf9e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Public sector pay freeze extended for next three years for those earning more than $60,000](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e93a39e2c3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Government freezes pay of public servants earning over $100,000 for next three years](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6770c51315&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ODT: [Editorial – Public pay](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dcac11ec60&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **He Puapua document and Maori self-determination** Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Don’t be so scared of a little self-determination when it comes to Maori](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d260ef14cf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [He Puapua report: Maori Development Minister wants public buy-in](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a0ee4b9978&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dita De Boni (NBR): [Change the record](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d5e9e6e384&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) John Tamihere (Herald): [We already have a separatist health-care system](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=cd8a5a635d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Alan Kenyon (1News): [Rawiri Waititi wonders ‘why two Pakeha women talking about Maori issues’ during freshwater debate in House](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d053b2c101&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Waatea News: [Iwi companies consider Maori bank](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=910452afa1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **China and New Zealand** Jamie Ensor (Newshub): [Xinjiang: New Zealand MPs back ‘watered-down’ concern about China’s Uighurs, but three parties believe ‘genocide’ occurring](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3bbc715335&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Stuff): [Parliament unanimously declares ‘severe human rights abuses’ occurring against Uyghur in China](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a39b4def93&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Robert MacCulloch (NBR): [The China Conundrum: New Zealand at a crossroads](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a63d9576a1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [Xinjiang – we’ve gone about as far as we can go, for now](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=274c1d8381&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Phil Smith (RNZ): [Parliament: compromising to achieve motion](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9f0d1d37d6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Former Foreign Affairs Minister; right questions must be asked on Uighur genocide](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2a706b5330&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Parliament can take a stand on Uighurs without upsetting China](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dfc0e201bb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Housing crisis** Katarina Williams (Stuff): [Housing ‘most urgent’ issue facing Porirua, social services tell council](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=035de65525&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Chloe Ranford (Stuff): [Pensioners worried as ‘impossible-to-pay’ rent increases bandied about council](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=67ece7f9df&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Aaron Hendry (Herald): [Our wretched treatment of homeless youth](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=45e3ca9472&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [Wellington shelter for homeless women opens new wing as demand rises](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2f933e7480&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Frances Cook (Herald): [Fixing housing won’t be quick, but we have to start](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6c616cc22b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Miriam Bell (Stuff): [Property investors ‘take a step back’ from the market](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=50234cca47&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Greg Ninness (Interest): [Average value of NZ homes rose by between 6.4% & 43.6% in April year](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a7bfca7c7b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tony Alexander (One Roof): [Puncturing New Zealand’s big house price delusions](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3fc088819b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [Reserve Bank ponders what constitutes an unaffordable house](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ace510b226&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [Housing ‘not a flashing red alert but it’s a concern’, says Reserve Bank](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d5bc91f4b9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tamsyn Parker (Herald): [Likelihood of ‘significant correction’ in house prices has increased, Reserve Bank says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=870bd94b03&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Hargreaves (Interest): [Investors blow out their debt-to-income ratios buying houses](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5117c6679b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hamish Rutherford (Herald): [Reserve Bank hints new lending tool might be worthwhile, even if only applied to investors](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bb63d6638f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Reserve Bank expects legislation to provide more clarity about its role](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4286d8ed4d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Financial system in good shape but worries about the housing market](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d0065b8fd7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Government** Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Labour rejects select committee inquiry into ‘sanitised’ mental health report](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4aaa70f394&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [This is a job for PMO, not DPMC](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=985dd076cb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Jacinda Ardern reveals she and Clarke Gayford have finally set a wedding date](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0a8fd82fca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford are planning a summer wedding](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bfc8a7e26a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Economy, Budget, and work** Thomas Manch (Stuff): [NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations to be ‘accelerated’, as Australia streaks ahead](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c95811f665&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [Robertson full of spin](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=182f216050&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jenee Tibshraeny (Interest): [Is more accountability of govt spending something Robertson can deliver?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ab44b3d9fe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Liam Dann (Herald): [Jobs data shows we’re through the worst of Covid shock](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b579c9d89f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Health** 1News: [Pharmac asked to fund drug for children with spinal muscular atrophy after it changes four-year-old’s life](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9a1724a3e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Katie Todd (RNZ): [‘Green fairies’ increasingly getting charged, lawyer says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f718d4a1f1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mike Houlahan (ODT): [Despair in radiation oncology](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=584b9a7e0c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid and border** Derek Cheng (Herald): [An over-promise that leaves our borders vulnerable](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c7dcfe58fc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Government exceeding nationwide vaccine target with over 300,000 doses now administered](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=77a6418e87&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brittney Deguara (Stuff): [Should we be focusing on developing a universal vaccine?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=75bf557f9b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Editorial: Some NZ Covid 19 transmissions still a mystery](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7becab5aac&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Other** Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk/Spinoff): [How Biden’s quiet radicalism may embolden New Zealand’s political left](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=662d98485e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [Government signals decade of big investment in rail](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24542f99a5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hamish Cardwell (RNZ): [Government lays out 10-year plan for rail investment](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=db1e7ebcea&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lawrence Gullery (Stuff): [Maori aren’t scary, kaumatua says, as hui hears case in support of Maori wards for councils](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=744b2491a0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mike Hosking (Herald): [Newstalk ZB ratings and why it’s important to get the facts right](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8f6bd861b9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Derek Cheng (Herald): [Attendance numbers: More sick days taken; truancy ‘crisis’ 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