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Teacher shortage looms

A higher birth rate and an ageing workforce mean hundreds of teachers could be needed to meet a staff shortage as school rolls surge over the next decade.

Parents prosecuted for child's truancy

The parents of a Wairarapa high school student will be prosecuted for failing to ensure the child's attendance at school after years of ongoing truancy issues.

Banks defends charter decision

Teacher suspended after supporting pro-gay protest

Low-decile e-learning project a world leader

John Minto: Olympic medal hopes nurtured in state schools

Editorial: Hiding deciles bad answer to a fair question

Dame Anne Salmond: Shifting New Zealand's mindset

Dame Anne Salmond: Champion for consensus