How Whanganui is defying the doubters
September alone saw crucial investments into our local young people, history and schools.
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Boy, 4, with cerebral palsy suffers horrific injuries at kindy
The boy's Auckland mum was left in tears after discovering her son's injuries.
Living retaining wall for school
The nature trail allows exploration of the natural environment within the school grounds.
Student lay dead in hostel for weeks: Stepfather emailed uni with concerns
"I need to know that this isn't going to happen to another Dad," says stepfather.
Student lay dead for weeks: Body only found when friend climbed roof
"I need to know that this isn't going to happen to another Dad," says stepfather.
Smoke detectors and alarms disconnected at big NZ high school
Mistakes by contractors compromised fire sprinklers and alarms at large NZ high school.
Urgent need to address child/teacher ratios
COMMENT: When there is one adult with up to 20 preschoolers there is no 'education'.
'A sad time': Second uni student lay dead for three days - govt vows action
Student was found dead in Wellington hall of residence in January 2018.
Student who lay dead for 8 weeks: Friend's heartfelt tribute
Friend of 19-year-old who lay dead in his hostel for up to eight weeks pays tribute.
Commissioner to be appointed at Kamo High
Conflict with principal leads to Kamo High School board's resignation.
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.
Student dead for weeks: 'How did we miss him?'
Student named as 19-year-old Mason Pendrous.
Death of uni student 'inconceivable to imagine'
Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.
Deciles axed: schools to be winners, losers
Axing deciles will give more money to some schools and less to others.
School deciles scrapped from 2021-22
"Equity index" will replace school deciles.
Teacher who drank with student censured
The female teacher arranged drinks with the student while 'heavily intoxicated'.
Te Aute College under scrutiny over board's performance
Te Aute College faces scrutiny over its BOT performance.
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.
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.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Christchurch primary school
Four fire engines and a command unit are at the scene.
How much are parents paying for schools?
NZ tops OECD for school spending, although parents partly pay for it.
'Country hick' mum got principal censured
Dyslexic boy's mum says principal regarded her as "a country hick".
Principal censured for suspending boy who touched girls
Onewhero Area School head told boy to stay home after touching three girls.
'Blood everywhere': Parents upset over home daycare knife horror
Toddler trips with steak knife and slices fingers. Parents angered over response.
Struck-off principal got $500,000 from Ministry of Education
He was given contracts for two years after officials learned he was being investigated.
School at war: Parents' vote of no-confidence in principal, mediator called in
Parents lose confidence in principal; teachers lose confidence in commissioner.
Measles outbreak: Child critically ill in hospital
Around 40% of those infected with measles during the outbreak have been hospitalised.
Parents: Restore kids' sparkle with phonics
'There's nothing worse than watching a little boy's sparkling eyes disappear.'
Childcare fees rise as teacher crisis hits
Kindercare fees rising $1 or $2 a day to cover higher staff salaries.
Revealed: Most NZ school kids have a cellphone by age 11
School census finds most children have their own phone by Year 7.
AI alert: $14m fund will help workers under threat
The money will pay for literacy and numeracy training for low-skill workers.
Post-grad students' plea: We're suffering without allowance
Before the election, Labour promised to reinstate the post-grad student allowance.
Speed-dating job hunting event next month
Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.