On The Up: NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin
MetService is forecasting a peak of 26C in Hastings on Friday, and highs of 30C on Saturday and…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal at centre a media ‘frequent flyer’, defends Compass Group
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
Other compulsory payments can sometimes add thousands of dollars more. That equates to an average 9% jump since…
NZ’s principals fear burnout as student needs and education politics shake schools
“Most people, myself included, even given the stuff we’re currently dealing with, will tell you we absolutely adore…
‘Expression of kotahitanga’: More than 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
She said the response shows a “grassroots backlash” to the change. “It’s totally organic. It’s not being led…
College, daycare, medical centre in lockdown in Katikati, Bay of Plenty
“All children are safe and accounted for. Awaiting instructions from police. “Parents were asked not to call or…
Government bill prevents schools from opting out of international maths, reading tests
She said a key aspect was raising the quality of initial teacher education. That part of the bill…
Ex-Marist brother and serial paedophile Charles Afeaki denied parole
The former Marist Brother has been in and out of prison since the mid-1990s, when he was first…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…