Can putting non-teachers into struggling schools fix them?
When Uatesoni Filikitonga first walked into the classroom at Waitaki Boys’ High School, he thought he would be…
Takapuna teen attacks: North Shore mum steps in as boys target victim
‘Pretty terrifying’ The mother told the Herald she was walking when she noticed a group following another boy.…
Five teen boys charged over alleged aggravated robbery of Westshore dairy for vapes
However, two teenagers have been charged after a raid at a central city jewellery store mid-afternoon on February…
Police probe new Rowan Donoghue abuse allegations at St Patrick’s Silverstream, Wellington
Donoghue worked at St Patrick’s College Silverstream from 1982 to 1992. “We know it can be incredibly difficult…
Grandparents of missing Australian boy Gus Lamont break silence after police update
Gus has been missing since September last year. Photo / SA Police The legal team confirmed they were…
Rotorua Boys’ High School burglar loses bid to cut prison sentence
The lead charge related to Anderson breaking into the school’s rugby academy on February 23 last year, about…
Whangārei man Randall Wilson jailed for historical sexual violation of young boys
Wilson, 49, was sent to prison when he appeared in the Whangārei District Court for sentencing on charges…
Rangitoto College win Australian schools volleyball tournament
Rangitoto avenged their earlier defeats by beating Nudgee 3-0 in the semi-finals, then Lake Ginninderra 3-1 after dropping…
Devonport ‘unexplained’ death: Three-year-old boy’s body found on New Year’s Day
In a statement today, Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe said, “While the circumstances around this incident are unexplained, there…
Tonsil surgery death: Health NZ completes review into care, faults support to boy’s grieving family
The boy collapsed and began vomiting blood at his West Auckland home on April 3 before he was…
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominance
“We do have good facilities and that’s something we focus on,” says headmaster Paul Fordham. “That’s something that’s…
Global Youth Sevens: Kiwi teams give New Zealand rugby something to smile about
It was enough of a statement to prompt a major rethink about the balance of power in transtasman…