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Kerre McIvor: Free school lunch great idea, now how to deliver

COMMENT: There have been discussions around food in schools programmes for years.

Students show compassion on Daffodil Day

School's value of compassion on show for Daffodil Day.

Measles outbreak: number of cases tops 900

More than 900 cases now confirmed as the measles outbreak continues

Top school slammed: Mum logs 90 incidents of bullying

A top Auckland school has been slammed by the Chief Ombudsman after bully claims.

Measles outbreak: School nurses being trained to give vaccinations

School nurses in South Auckland are being trained to give vaccinations to students.

School census: Who is more left-handed?

Seven per cent of Chinese, but 10 to 12 per cent of all other groups, are left-handed.

PM: 'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach'

'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach' – says PM Jacinda Ardern.

10 students with measles: High school cancels event due to outbreak

Health authority has been notified of 10 cases of measles at the school.

Sport: Physical and emotional development

Leadership and emotional development are vital for healthy sporting development.

Editorial: Any changes to help unlock joy of reading are welcome

We say: Any changes to help kids discover the joy of reading should be welcomed.

Speed-dating job hunting event next month

Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.

Bush fire north of Wellsford brought under control

Six fire crews and two helicopters had battled the blaze on Oruawharo School Rd.

'Lazy little bugger': Mum fined for son's wagging says she can't drag him out of bed

Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.

'He refuses to get up': Parents fined for teen wagging school

Parents say they're 'at a loss' to know what to do with their slothful teen.

Education Ministry: It's not a reading 'U-turn'

The Ministry of Education denies that it has done a U-turn on reading.

Schools thought Christchurch attacks lockdown order was a hoax

A quarter of the organisations did not have adequate food and water, says a report.