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Māori and Pasifika youth festival back after Covid and Christchurch terror disruptions.
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Hutt Valley High School senior students return to partial remote learning next term.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
Youth who prompted school lockdown in court
The youth has been doing well on bail, the Chief Youth Court judge said.
Hunt for IT staff leads to innovative future for Māori and Pasifika students
Paid internships show students a career in tech is possible
Five words that don't mean what you think they do
Words change over time and insisting that their original meaning be adhered to is silly.
School suspensions, stand-downs on sharp rise before Covid
One HB school had 136 suspensions in three years. A principal says help is needed.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Auckland Uni nets big profit on vice-chancellor's home
The university has walked away with cash in the pocket, despite stinging criticism.
Students moved 'the minute we found mould': HVHS acting principal
Long-term options at Hutt Valley High could include remote learning on a rostered basis.
Remarkable man: School mourns loss of beloved teacher in freak lockdown accident
'He was not an average teacher, he was an exceptional teacher.'
Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student
The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.
South Island school to review phones after student suspended
A pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after an alleged incident.
Fidget toy craze pops up in schools
Never mind the marbles, the scrunchies or the fidget spinner - here's the Pop-It.
Truancy crisis: One officer for 80 schools in Waitematā East
Report: Some truancy officers "not easily contactable, not willing to accept cases".
Toddler tragedy: Coroner wants changes after blind cord death
Child fatally entangled in curtain cord has prompted lengthy Coroner's recommendations
Opinion: Porn has corrupted our children - and we've let it happen
Kids wander the internet without supervision so don't be shocked about the impacts.
Waikato Uni science cuts will have 'profound' impacts - renowned alumnus
Waikato University's science cuts have been condemned by a world-renowned alumnus.
'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears
Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.
MP McAnulty applauds Woodville School's free lunches
Every school day Woodville School provides morning tea and lunch for all of its 86 pupils.
Scientists hit out at 'damaging' Waikato University job cuts
Waikato Uni's move to cut 12 science jobs has been slammed by a scientists' association.
What rights do disabled kids have at childcare centres?
Opinion: Centres consider disabled children high risk and of limited cost-effectiveness.
Local Focus: The Kindness Cup is the biggest prize
Te Mata School's Kindness Cup is making a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mufti day renamed over cultural insensitivity concerns
School spent months deliberating over the cultural connotations of the term "mufti".
'The year that literature died': School dumps Shakespeare, replaces with magazines
Reviewer suggested students focus on texts that were simpler and more appealing.
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.
EIT graduate Puti Clarke hopes to turn 'magic' into academic career
Social justice and degree go hand-in-glove
'Happy she won't be smacking kids anymore'- Feilding childcare centre to close
Childcare under investigation over claims of smacking children, feeding them mouldy food.
Sesame Street introduces characters to discuss racism
Meet Wes and his dad Elijah, who will star in a new show educating kids about racism.
Focus: Jacinda Ardern visits her old school for its 50th birthday
PM Jacinda Ardern visited her old school, Morrinsville Intermediate, to celebrate the school's 50th birthday and give a speech to students. Video / Mike Scott
Young mum rolls up sleeves, aces EIT business degree
Education, like life, is full of twists and turns.
Dilworth accused keeps his name a secret
A man facing indecent assault charges had continued name suppression granted.