'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
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Principal of Taranaki Green School resigns
Parents told in email on Wednesday that Stuart MacAlpine had said yes to another job.
Moral row brewing: Catholic school sends parents 'vote no' info on cannabis
Catholic school sparks legal row by taking sides on cannabis and euthanasia.
Child sex offender granted parole despite high risk
Aaron Laurence was serving a lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse.
Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'
Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.
Funding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'
New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.
School saga puts Greens 'at risk' at election, Shaw has no plans to resign
Shaw says $11.7m funding to Taranaki Green School was 'an error of judgment'.
It's safe to send the kids to school - Chris Hipkins
Students would not be allowed back at school if the risk was too big, says Chris Hipkins.
National: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controls
National signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.
Green School funding: Shane Jones defends controversial project
National says the Government needs to check whether taxpayers have to 'swallow the rat'.
Two dead, three in hospital after horror night on New Zealand roads
A woman died in Kaitaia and a pedestrian was killed in the South Island.
Pressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green school
James Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.
Cops accused of manslaughter face new charge
The officers now face another manslaughter charge in relation to the incident.
Council to prosecute meat processor
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
Weather: Southerly switch to bite north by Wednesday
Thunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.
Taranaki murder accused refused bail
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following Taranaki incident.
Billboard racism: Maori Party co-leader has moko kauae defaced on hoardings
Four of the Maori Party co-leader's billboards were damaged at the weekend.
Man charged with murder after death in Taranaki last night
The charges came after a man died in the town of Korito last night.
Man dies in Taranaki shooting
Police called to incident at Korito 16km south of New Plymouth.
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Man who fatally shot his Taranaki landlord has minimum non-parole period reduced on appeal
One the day before the murder, Colin Thompson said he was going to shoot his landlord.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Fifteen visiting schoolboys isolating after Covid clash in Rotorua
A class trip to Rotorua happened at the same time as family members with Covid-19 visited.
No roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
Public v private: The old school tie network - and why faith matters
Faith-based integrated schools, not private schools, are strongest in the NZ Parliament.
Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
Police charged with manslaughter appeal suppression decision
The officers will continue to fight to keep their names secret.
Taranaki: home to New Zealand's quirkiest tourist stops
Goblin forests, New Zealand history and a shrine to Elvis - Taranaki has it all.
Health checks for residents near chemical plant labelled a 'sham'
Residents' advocates say the checks are next to worthless as the data is not collected.
Sevens stars to light up club rugby final
Up to eight current and former Black Ferns will take the park in Ahipara today.
Young mum's tragic death: Family 'overwhelmed' after $42k raised to bring body home
Family mourning a bubbly young mum are overwhelmed at donations to bring her home to NZ.
Mum dies suddenly in her sleep - family trying to get her home
Beth Bernet, 34, died unexpectedly in her sleep on July 16.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.