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Dilworth School: Housemaster accused of sexual abuse dies
Rex McIntosh was facing sexual abuse charges relating to five boys.
Education Ministry 'happy to support' St Peter's School board amid 'concerns about staff wellbeing'
Watchdog Worksafe says it is looking into concerns about staff wellbeing.
Anonymous bullying complaints spark St Peter's School investigation
WorkSafe confirmed it was making inquiries late yesterday.
'Wellbeing concerns': WorkSafe investigates top private school
A school spokesperson says they are being "mindful of what we say".
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
Mystery surrounds circumstances of executive and deputy principals' absence
It's unclear exactly how long the pair haven't been at the school.
'It's been a rollercoaster': ECE teachers elated at pay parity move
ECE teachers earn on average a third less than their kindergarten counterparts.
Businesses, recruiters desperate for skilled IT staff
The Kiwi talent pool cannot keep up with the demand of the fast-paced IT industry.
Hereworth School applies to become integrated and co-ed
Havelock North private school for boys set for big changes.
Some parents still have reservations about free school lunches
A majority of South Auckland schools have been getting free lunches for one term now.
NZ First candidate faces indecent assault charges after school sports trip
John Hall is accused of indecently assaulting students on a sporting trip.
The role of play in early childhood development
The role of play helps to prevent behavioural and emotional difficulties.
'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.
Dilworth School sex abuse investigation: Another alleged abuser named
Justice Neil Campbell declined Graeme Lindsay's application for ongoing name suppression.
Truancy 'crisis': 60,000 students 'chronically absent' from school
Data shows 61,854 students are attending 70 per cent or less of classes.
Hutt high school students take mould protest to Parliament
Students turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.
Truancy, sickness crisis: Barely 60pc of kids regularly attend school
Truancy numbers rise, but are kids just getting better at staying at home when sick?
Project aims to reconnect Māori adoptees with families
Researcher to help descendants of Maori adoptees find their turangawaewae.
New school zone plans: What you need to know
Zone proposals for more than 50 Auckland schools are set to be announced soon.
Creditor action pushes classroom, state house builder into administration
The business has built 88 education buildings, 50 homes and 348 modules.
Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."
History curriculum 'woefully lacks detail'
Opinion: History lessons should be comprehensive and focus on our nation, not ethnicities.
Victoria Uni prompt meeting involving police- regarding assault reports
It comes after an investigation was launched over the assault at the Te Puni Village.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Would take the opportunity again'- Commissioner defends meet with Mongrel Mob
Hunt said he would not be doing his job if he excluded gangs from the conversation.
Parent shocked after class asked to play 'racist' game
'They're gamifying racism.'
'Truancy crisis': 30,000 missing, chronically absent students
Attendance has been dropping since 2015; in 2019, 7% of students were chronically absent.
Students to protest against Ministry 'inaction' as mould discovery forces return to remote learning
Maslen said it was well-known in the school community C Block was not up to standard.
Mouldy high school classroom block to be demolished
Hutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.
Matua and whaea victory: Ministry declares all teachers can choose te reo classroom titles
Change in tune comes on back of a campaign started by two Hawke's Bay student teachers.
'Can you help me?': Excluded autistic boy appeals to Children's Commissioner
Judge Becroft: Urgent need for an appeal process when a child is suspended.
School zones: Special arrangement possible for out-of-zone siblings
Siblings of current students may be allowed in from out of zone under transition scheme.
Rise of the tradies: Record numbers sign up as apprentices
Record number of school leavers swap books for tools as apprenticeship numbers swell.