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‘Absolute shambles’: English curriculum turmoil as teachers back out

Concerns included complex content and unrealistic expectations for teachers.

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

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.

‘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'.

Polytechs could go up for sale when Te Pūkenga is disestablished

In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table.

Professor Meihana Durie appointed Tumuaki of Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Over the years, he has held influential roles.

New Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy test

And an educator says she is not surprised.

Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work

Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.

Kea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mighty

Reporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.

How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked

Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?

French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update

French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald

'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schools

Several schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.

Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students

The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.