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Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped

Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.

Student association calls for more staff at Sodona following Christchurch death

The national student body says Sonoda needs more RAs to cope with the amount of students.

Bay of Plenty teenagers strike for the climate

The strike is the third nationwide protest this year.

Say goodbye to doctors, the robots are already here

Doctors, teachers, accountants and architects are all likely to be displaced by robots.

Climate striking kids' plea to adults: march with us

Thousands of Kiwi school kids again striking for climate action want adults to join them.

How ditching decile ratings could impact Bay schools

Decile-based school funding system could be abolished by 2021 or 2022

Massive brawl: James Cook High head calls incident deplorable

"Our staff and I will leave no stone unturned to address this," principal responds.

Death of uni student 'inconceivable to imagine'

Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.

Local Focus: Young Māori student translates for thousands of Chinese tourists

"They're in shock when they hear me speaking Chinese". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Staff squeeze: Fewer teachers given to Auckland's schools

53 per cent of schools have been given fewer teachers in 2020 than they have now.

Photos: Student businesses shine at Springbank

More than 70 student businesses took part in Sunday's market day.

Gus Gilmore: Where the fees-free policy is making a big difference

Comment: Support for students and trainees is working, if you know where to look.

School near Dannevirke closed after water and power cut

A primary school near Dannevirke has closed for the day after water and power cut.

Young scientists impress at Far North fair

Girls make a clean sweep of the top prizes; home school students also excel.

Teen girl punched, stomped in vicious attack; classmates watch

Footage of a violent assault on a schoolgirl by a classmate has emerged online.

Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman sent to prison

The former Desperate Housewives actress is going to jail for two weeks.