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'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on video
Principal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.
Secret probe: Former teacher at top school investigated for allegedly sending slanderous letters
Teacher resigned and has now launched personal grievance.
Masters level for te reo to launch in July following top academy closure
Te Tohu Paerua o te Reo Kairangi will be launched on July 2 in Hamilton
Hugh van Cuylenburg: 'Our addiction to phones is destroying what it is to be human'
Hugh van Cuylenburg talks about his life and career with Elisabeth Easther.
20 students at girls' school say they have been raped: Police meeting pupils
More than 20 students said they have been raped in a recent survey.
More than 20 students at girls' school say they've been raped
The school commissioned the survey due to concerns around a rise in harassment.
One in four Asian students treated unfairly by teachers - study
Study breaks up "simplistic" label and closely examines experiences of Asian students.
'Very ineffective': Drug treatments in prison criticised
"Drug treatment in the community is 10 to 12 times more effective than in prisons."
'No evidence' of racism or elitism at John Paul College, review finds
An independent review was ordered earlier this year following a complaint.
Vaping at 10: Principals warn of alarming increase
'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'
'Fear of failure': Secondary school scraps level 1 NCEA exams
A school survey found pupils were placing pressure on themselves, afraid of failure.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Private school on high alert after ball held at Te Papa
Attendees are considered casual plus contacts of the infected traveller, school says.
Snapchat threats: Police investigating complaint from second school
It comes as murder and rape threats sent to students from anonymous Snapchat account.
'Really violent and terrifying': Teens at top school sent murder and rape threats on Snapchat
"The truth is we are seeing an escalation of this around the country."
Dilworth School: 150 men have come forward about historical sexual abuse
School's former chaplain Ross Browne now facing an additional seven charges.
School's in for Covid vaccine: Parents urged to discuss jabs with teens
It comes after Medsafe gave provisional approval for 12 to 15 year olds.
Top private school's wellbeing director resigns, follows principal's departure
Parents were told he was on leave a week ago and notified of his resignation Thursday.
From solo parent on benefit to a university graduate chasing goal
Niki Wade had been out of the workforce for nearly six years before she began studying.
Absenteeism was a major issue. Now it's not. How five schools changed it around
The schools worked hard to identify barriers impacting student attendance and found it.
School zones: 55 more Auckland schools consulting over possible changes
The Ministry is grappling with unprecedented growth in the school aged population.
New Zealand childcare good quality but unaffordable - Unicef report
A Unicef survey ranked Aotearoa at 33 out of 44 in the report.
Kiwi schools targeted by anti-vaxxers
Ministry bulletins for school leaders have addressed misinformation since last year.
'Checking the number of feet': Principal's drastic measure to find students vaping
"We would never jeopardise someone's privacy and dignity in the toilets," principal says.
Rotorua school overwhelmed by KidsCan support this winter
KidsCan supports students in 829 schools with breakfast, snacks, hot meals and clothing.
Sex abuse class action dropped against 'deep-pocketed' Dilworth School
Abuse victims are angry the wealthy school hasn't offered any compensation.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Grandmother angry child shut out of school for 3 years
She said the Education Ministry and Oranga Tamariki have failed the girl.
Salad, hangi, cauliflower tacos not healthy enough for free school lunches
National MP Paul Goldsmith asks if health has come at the price of edibility for lunches.
Proposed school zone change set to fix anomaly
Mum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.
University exam markers warned to be vigilant after cheating claims
Hardworking students say they're being "robbed" if claims of cheating are true.
'Prolific' online exam cheating at University of Auckland: student
New online system was 'entirely trust-based' but students share knowledge during exam.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.