Pakaraka School becomes first state school to convert to charter school
A survey conducted by the trust in May found that more than 95% of respondents supported conversion, while…
New charter school given approval to become one of NZ’s biggest schools
For comparison, last year Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (the Correspondence School) had 10,349 students, Rangitoto College…
Whakatāne’s Cascade Charters Bandit victim shares account of near-capsize during bar crossing
The man was on the charter for a day’s recreational fishing with workmates but had experience with smaller…
Wahs Express: Air New Zealand charter flies 160 Warriors fans to finals clash
Warriors superfan Lana Searle and former Warrior Awen Guttenbeil will host the flight, helping get the cabin match-ready…
Whakatāne’s Cascade Charters ordered to pay fine and reparation, after passengers thrown overboard on fishing charter
The passenger pulled him by his feet to the surface and both men held on to the ring,…
Air New Zealand announces Synthony in the Sky flight to Christchurch
Shapeshifter headlined the Auckland to Sydney Synthony in the Sky. Photo / Supplied Air New Zealand chief customer…
Dream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea bar
Maritime New Zealand prosecuted South Taranaki Fishing Charters for offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
Charter schools: Opus Dei-inspired Tōtara Point School to be taxpayer-funded
Tōtara trust board chair and cardiologist Jithendra Somaratne said the school respected church teachings but would not be…
Non-existent trust contracted by Government to set up charter school
Seymour initially told reporters on Thursday the trust did exist, but his office later clarified he meant the…
Mixed signals in education: New curriculum v charter school push – Editorial
So, which approach to education are we supporting? The Government’s new curriculum shows it values consistency and a…
‘Battle lines drawn’, says group behind Kelston Boys’ charter school bid
But in a document posted on its website, it says the school’s open letter it put on social…