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Dilworth School sex abuse: 'Time affects memories,' cautions defence
Defence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.
'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping
'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
Focus: PM Ardern goes after social media companies and keyboard warriors in Harvard speech
PM Jacinda Ardern takes aim at social media companies and ‘keyboard warriors’ during her Harvard Commencement speech. Video / Harvard University
Focus: PM Ardern’s standing ovation for gun reform
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received loud standing ovations from graduates at Harvard University after talking about New Zealand's move to ban assault rifles and to liberalise abortion laws. Video / Harvard University
Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 May, 2022
How community leaders hope to curb the issue of recent drive-by shootings, the PM delivers her Harvard Commencement speech and why first home buyers need to be cautious in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Full speech: Jacinda Ardern delivers Harvard University Commencement speech
PM Jacinda Ardern spoke to the 8000 graduates at the Harvard Commencement Ceremony in Boston. Video / Harvard University
Gloriavale principal kept quiet about teacher's sexual abuse of 9yo girl
Principal Faithful Pilgrim argued reporting the man would have caused a teacher shortage.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.
Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money
Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.
Te Uranga Waka bringing Kahungunu traditions and dialect to the fore
Students are encouraged to find and use the language of their tribes and homes
New pathway for Māori keen on health careers
Genetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.
Former Dilworth student says teacher chased him after fleeing sexual abuse
Leonard Cave, a former music teacher at Dilworth, has pleaded not guilty.
Philip Stevens: Rungs too far apart on ladder out of poverty
OPINION: Equity Index will replace the 'blunt tool' of decile rankings for schools.
Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Dilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy'
'The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Taranaki high school shifts to online learning
Stratford High School students will be learning from home after an influx of Covid cases.
Fewer than 10 per cent of 5000 international student spaces filled
It was a $5 billion sector pre-Covid.
Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers
NorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.
Can we inoculate our kids against disinformation?
Is teaching our kids critical thinking the antidote to the worsening 'disinfodemic'?
'Our beautiful tama has passed away': Tragedy at South Auckland school
Emergency services are responding to the death this morning at Kia Aroha College.
Auckland schools revert to compulsory mask-wearing after Covid surge
Rising community cases prompt move.
Tawa College lifts lockdown after earlier report of firearms incident
The school is in lockdown for the second time this week.
Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.
School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.
Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.
Orewa College assaults: 'Our kids are seeing this all the time'
Parents are concerned for students' safety after two brutal assaults surfaced online.
Warning after West Auckland student offered money to get into van
Students were offered money to get into a stranger's van.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Budget 2022: Nearly $3b to education including decile changes and pay parity
It comes as the sector moves away from the decile system.
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
Budget 2022: Education funding not keeping up with inflation
'Air is going out of the tyres faster than it's being pumped back in,' one principal says.