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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.

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.