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Measles threat to NCEA exams

Unvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.

Principal quits as parents, teachers split into warring factions

Matipo School principal resigns after parents split into warring factions.

Staff shortages: Schools hiring 'teachers of last resort'

In 2020, there's a forecasted shortfall of 1000 teachers.

Tertiary education boost for Taupō with new polytech campus

Toi Ohomai Taupō is moving around the corner to a bigger site.

Generation Debt: Will fees-free change lives?

Release from debt will change the lives of the fees-free generation.

NZ's horrific bullying rate: How schools fight back

Foon and Becroft call for mandatory anti-bullying schemes in schools.

Victory for family: Neihana's choking tragedy sparks change

The tragic story of Neihana Renata's choking at daycare has led to possible change.

$100,000 in debt: Is a student loan worth it? 39yo dad speaks out

Student loans shift balance towards higher pay at the expense of family ties.

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.