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…
School bus goes up in flames near Leigh, four children evacuated
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Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know
One victim died on the way to a hospital and two were airlifted with serious or life-threatening injuries.…
Wairoa fatal crash: One dead and two critically injured after car and school bus collide
The school has been contacted for comment. Deputy secretary at the Ministry of Education Jocelyn Mikaere said the…
Problematic gaming rampant among young adults in Singapore
A study has found higher rates of problematic gaming and related problems, such as excessive gaming and depression,…
Break-ins and burglaries hit Gisborne school, daycare and sports centre
Two vacuum cleaners went missing from the club about a month before the incident. Callahan, a coach of…
Teacher loses job after sharing private student information which was relayed to son in prison
The teacher, first registered in 1982, has been censured and must now disclose what happened to any potential…
Two students from different Auckland schools struck by cars on their way to class; both in Starship Hospital
Whangaparāoa College principal Steve McCracken confirmed the “student was taken to Starship [hospital] in an ambulance with mum…
Fire crews contain large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, multiple crews respond to blaze
“Nearby residents who may be affected by the smoke should close windows and doors,” it said. Crews from…
Fire in Napier school shed treated as suspicious
The spokeswoman said the fire was contained to the shed. Police have been notified and are making enquiries…
Whangaparāoa College pupil taken to hospital after hit by car walking to school
“It happened on their walk to school so around 8.15am.” Police said the pupil was in a stable…
Statutory manager appointed to board of Wesley College
The Ministry of Education and Wesley College have been contacted for further comment. The school, on Auckland’s southern…