Teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
The girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.
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Over half of students from low-income schools failed the reading and writing tests.
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.
Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.
One man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race
'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure
'These kids were really scared.'
Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today
The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.
Threat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police
Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.
‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old system
Principals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.
Are private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?
The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.
Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunches
Schools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.
How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.
Nutritionist finds list of issues with school lunch programme
Issues such as wastage and meal quality in schools were raised.
‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneaten
Complaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.
Prop to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books
Writing heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry
'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'
‘Absolute shambles’: English curriculum turmoil as teachers back out
Concerns included complex content and unrealistic expectations for teachers.
What does $56k-a-year get you? Inside NZ’s most expensive private school
Mike Thorpe gets a tour of Christ's College ahead of 175th anniversary events.
New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years
The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks
‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts
There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.
Simon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to Waitangi
ANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it.
Why NZ needs more Māori nurses for culturally safe care
Māori nurses make up only 7% of the workforce, despite 17% of the population.
Many schools have lost confidence in school lunches programme – leading principal
School lunches too hot to handle: the latest complaint in a nightmare week.
‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arriving
Children who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.
‘Didn’t look good’: Parents upset at ‘unidentifiable’ kids' lunches
Parents reported that school lunches were late to arrive and 'went into the rubbish'.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media
Lunchbox magic: How to keep costs down and kids happy
Kathrine Lynch, founder of The Daily Menu blog, shares tips for kids' packed lunches. Video / Mike Scott
Back To School
Mum of three give tips on how to get kids into uniform without breaking the bank.
Back to School: Structured literacy and numeracy
Aucklander Charlotte Lay explains why the new methods of teaching reading, writing and maths will be good for her 6-year-old daughter Margot. Video / Alex Burton