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'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data shows

Education Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.

Community builds new library for flood-hit Ōmāhu School

'It shows the power of collaboration and what’s possible when a community comes together.'

'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for students

Language learning at a crisis point.

'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucial

Te Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.

Tragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talks

Santos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.

Ex-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'

Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices.

Aviation engineering shortage causing delays for airline passengers, group says

Migrants alone cannot plug the gap, industry body says more training places are needed.

Plan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schools

A McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'.

Grade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse'

Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.

Govt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longer

Advice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.

School vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensify

The ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.

Law expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girls

A man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.

'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua

Sharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.

Teacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schools

Police warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls.

Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt

Three-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.

Icy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's Bay

Teachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.