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Students staying at home: 'They are choosing life over education.'
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College-branded mask now part of school's uniform
More school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.
It's safe to send the kids to school - Chris Hipkins
Students would not be allowed back at school if the risk was too big, says Chris Hipkins.
Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back
Māngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.
National: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controls
National signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.
Auckland parents split on kids returning to school
Some parents and teachers are concerned about the decision to go back.
Auckland cluster: Virus tests may delay reopening of top Auckland girls school
A St Cuthbert's sports team is being tested after playing against a MAGS team.
Auckland school bans teachers' use of racial slur after parents protest
Ministry of Education is working with Race Relations Commissioner to set new guidelines.
'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplaces
Dr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.
Auckland schools to re-open Monday despite fresh transmission fears
Another high school pupil tested positive on Thursday but classes are back Monday.
Pressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green school
James Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.
Schools ask for free lunches sooner
Schools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.
Masks, staggered times as schools reopen
Some schools are staggering times or asking parents to wear masks.
Māori Party: 'Let all NCEA students pass'
Māori Party says all students should be given NCEA passes this year.
Invercargill school principal resigns
Principal resigned after "a concern was raised with the school's board".
Auckland schools seek four bonus NCEA credits
Schools say Auckland students deserve four extra NCEA credits due to regional lockdown.
School newsletter copied with adult advertising
Schools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.
Learning at home : 'I'm not going through that again!'
Two reports ask what schools and parents can learn from the last lockdown,
Schools plan extra NCEA catch-up tutorials
Auckland NCEA students say they need extra tutorials and credit opportunities.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
'Anxiety is higher this time' - Auckland kids stay home
Only a handful of children are back at school as Auckland parents remain anxious.
School students to get 8100 more free computers
Government is spending another $5.5m on computers for school students.
Auckland principal: Students at school in level 3 puts communities at risk
Auckland principals believe sending year 12 and 13 students to school is unnecessary.
School's back! Why some Auckland students will return in lockdown
Principals will be given option of allowing Year 12 and 13 students back to school early.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Ministry of Education rejects claim it has relaxed rules for ECEs
Any child - not just essential workers' kids - can be at ECE, the ministry reaffirmed.
Avondale College student tests positive for Covid-19
Close contacts of the student have been contacted directly by the principal.
TV but no online learning for 70,000 students
About 70,000 students still don't have computers for online learning.
Kiwi kids turn off reading - what can we do?
Report recommends 'a lot more' specialist reading teachers.
Parents on online school: 'It's not worth the stress'
Some parents are determined to be more relaxed about home learning this time.
Focus Live: Seven new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand
There are seven new cases of Covid-19 today. All are in the community and there are no cases in managed isolation. Six cases are linked to the Auckland cluster and one case is being investigated. Video / Chris Tarpey
Marist College reaches out to help Covid schools
School that had NZ's second-biggest Covid cluster reaches out to help others.
Second wave: Two workplaces shut, workers showing covid symptoms
The identity of the two infected Auckland workplaces remains secret.
Pupil from infected family attended Auckland primary school
The child has been tested but the results have not come back yet.
'They have let us down': Pacific teachers appeal to PM after funding cut
Funding for Pacific-language education have been diverted to Covid recovery.