Hundreds turn out to farewell school principal
Peterhead principal set to retire after 18 years at the Flaxmere school.
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Union takes legal action against AUT over 170 job cuts
The job losses were announced at the end of last month for full-time academic positions.
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The Blue Wall - Episode 5
Willie settles into his role as team captain and finds a good use for Sefo’s leadership qualities. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 6
Hame struggles to strike a balance between his rugby ambitions and his family’s religious expectations. The team faces their first big challenge in a match versus Aorere College. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 7
Nga is “a rugby scientist” on the field but he struggles in class. Coach Saua teams up with an innovative teacher to help Nga get the most out of his education. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 2
Star player Benaiah strives to keep his family happy as Tangaroa play a pre-season match against Alfriston College. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 8
Benaiah has an amazing opportunity and a big decision to make. The Tangaroa College First XV fight to make their mark in their final game of the season. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 3
Coach Saua Leaupepetele tries to get the most out of an ambitious young player whose biggest fight is with his own fitness. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 1
Meet the boys of the Tangaroa College First XV and the coach that turned the team from a struggling side to 1A contenders. Video / Anthony Costello
The Blue Wall - Episode 4
Coach Saua has his work cut out for him choosing a team captain. In the running are the quick-talking, charismatic Sefo and the smart, sensible Willie. Video / Anthony Costello
Student faces suspension after active shooter threat saw school locked down
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‘This will be financially devastating for us’: Autistic boy rebuffed by local school
Brody McDonald ran onto the road twice on his first day of school. He wasn't allowed back.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Tertiary education staff are building our future
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'Resilient' bunch: Exams start for thousands of Bay students
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.
'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year'
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.
'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happiness
Northland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.
'There's just no extra money': Parents grapple with rising prices as cost-of-living crisis bites
'It's really hard just trying to put food on the table at the moment.'
Schools install vape detectors as teen vaping rises
One in five secondary students is estimated to have taken up vaping.
'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and fined
Caroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.
TEU 'disgusted and horrified' over AUT decision to cut 170 academic jobs
AUT has announced it will cut 170 academic jobs - 20 more than it had earlier proposed.
Businesswoman honoured for achievement, generosity
Former Woodford House student's achievements acknowledged.
Cheating scandal: NZ uni students paying Chinese company's ghostwriters for papers
Whistleblower dubbed 'The Kenyan' claims to have helped hundreds of students.
Govt ministry spends $100k on new website - then scraps it
The link to the curriculum wellbeing page still shows up as blank.
Coaches inspired new principal to teach
Principalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.
Auckland Grammar threatens to withhold school reports if parents don't pay fees
Parent alleges bullying by school during cost of living crisis.
'National outrage': Just 2 per cent of decile 1 students pass NCEA writing pilot
From 2024 students will need to pass the standard to pass NCEA.
Parents at war: Judge rules on which school child should attend
Separated parents at odds over primary school of choice.
Govt pushing on with NCEA changes as only a third pass writing standard
The standards will be introduced nationwide in 2024.
Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign
Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".