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'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector

Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.

Watch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announced

The NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.

School's nursery sale supports gardening programme

The Mother's Day sale is one of two the school holds each year.

'It's destroyed me': School's struggle with asbestos removal

The Ministry of Education is considering giving schools more help with asbestos problems.

Otago Uni name change: 'We are a Te Tiriti-led university'

OPINION: Otago University Students’ Association president Keegan Wells on their new logo

Will NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity

Where nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.

Otago's new logo reflects the history of the institution, and the vision for the future

After 155 years, Otago University changes name and brand to fit modern times.

'Disappointing': 2023 NCEA results show decline across all levels

Overall attainment at all levels of NCEA and UE has decreased for a third year.

Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices

OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.

Why kids wag school - truants in their own words

'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'

Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions

OPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.

Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on

The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.

Architects irked by demolition of award-winning Unitec building

The plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.

'That's the kind of leader I want to be for our kids'

Sela Pohiva was once a young student needing help - now she is the mentor.

Letters: Govt's ferry call makes no sense; public sector leaders cave in

OPINION: 'The decision to cancel the iReX project was not based on data or advice.'

Kea Kids: Saving Auckland traffic, one bike lesson at a time!

What good are all these amazing bike lanes if kids never learn to ride? Kea Kids News reporter Sophia checks out a brand new bike program rolling out in some Auckland schools.