School holiday weather: Rain, wind and cool change for start of winter break
Wet and windy with potential for snow Tomorrow is expected to provide the best conditions for those heading…
Poor kids left behind in schools. Erica Stanford is looking at ECE to fix it
From before primary school, she wants education to start levelling what is an increasingly uneven playing field. “In…
Original school lunch contractor Trust House says ‘you pay the price for the price you pay’
He questioned why concerns were not identified earlier, saying auditors had observed the ministry’s procurement process in real…
Spark revamps overseas roaming charges, cheapest option no longer available
This meant many customers were buying a second pack, raising the total price to between $50 and $60…
Glendowie College pupil Leo Hope mourned after sudden death overseas on family holiday
He was described as popular with students and staff, many of whom have been left “deeply impacted” by…
Horowhenua College teacher Asaria Saili dismissed over conduct allegation
The college said yesterday it had completed its employment process, overseen by GovHub, the New Zealand School Boards…
Singer Rag‘n’Bone Man’s wife spared jail term after crashing into car carrying mum and three children while rushing to pick kids up from school
The wife of British singer Rag‘n’Bone Man crashed into a car with a woman and three children, injuring…
Damning school lunches report finds half did not meet nutritional standards, cuts were not costed properly and Ministers warned programme might fail
It noted officials had raised concerns with the Ministry of Education, that its briefings and draft Cabinet papers…
How to survive the winter school holidays with your kids
Don’t promise anything, but do plan many things. When kids are involved, starting a day without a plan…
‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
Jane Phare’s first ball dress, made from a sensible winter material. Professor Kirsty Ross laughs at the memory…
School Sport New Zealand chair Tim Grocott urges regulation after schools ban YouTube rugby channel
Craig, who preferred not to give his surname, pointed to a “staggering” hypocrisy from the schools, given that…
Senior school staff member accused of sexual and violent offending against ex-student keeps name secret
In court today, defence lawyer Lucie Scott said her client was now unemployed because of the allegations, and…