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Parents complain about religious classes

Pastor regrets saying the kingdom of heaven must infiltrate schools.

Seven teachers retiring with 180 years' experience

NEW PASTURES: Seven Otumoetai teachers are retiring this year. L-R Doreen Swetman, Larry Dixon, Julie Eagle, Stewart Henderson, Anna

Survey results prove damning for NCEA

COMMENT: Qualification introduced to raise student achievement levels to world class has achieved just the opposite.

Charter school model expands

The controversial charter school model will be expanded to take students who are keen on science, technology, engineering and maths

School leavers unaffected by quakes - study

School leavers remarkably unaffected by earthquakes, surprising research finds.

Teacher jailed for sex assault

A former Canterbury primary school principal who groomed a young boy before sexually assaulting him over half a decade was today jailed for more than nine years.

Exploited workers: 'Feel like they own me'

UNCOVERED: One worker revealed that he worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for six months, earning just $5 an hour.

Writers take over the classroom

With play stations and computers hogging playtime, the importance of reading and the social and academic benefits that come with it are often forgotten.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Change their iPad for a real pad

Every parent knows - it's a constant struggle managing children's screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fire at high school extinguished

Firefighters battling blaze at Wellington school.

Video game addiction: Battle to save son

Video games are more addictive than ever. This is what happens when kids can't turn them off.

Charter schools 'not deceiving public'

David Seymour has disputed claims charter schools have been inflating their NCEA exam results.

Watch: Reading program encourages school kids to read

Dare to Explore summer reading program at Dawson Primary School in Otara to encourage school kids to read over the school holidays.

Shouting match sees teacher disciplined

A childcare centre teacher has been censured after she had an argument with another teacher in front of the children.

Grim reality of charter school pass rate

Charter school NCEA pass rates are out of line with state schools, new analysis shows.

We need stern eye on 'export education'

Immigration officials have warned that students on work permits are lowering the value of skilled immigration for NZ's economic improvement.