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The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.

The cost of school balls keeps rising, with parents and schools struggling to keep up.

More than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.

The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.

The man taught at one the country’s most-prestigious private schools.

Principals are urging the Government to take care in the way truancy data is published.

Eleven schools were built using PPP under the previous National-led Government.

Australian journalist explains why he's bringing media literacy scheme to Kiwi schools.

The world doesn’t stop at the classroom door, Green Party co-leader says

Taking time good news for students currently studying towards NCEA, top principal says.

Hundreds of students, some as young as 10, are marching to Parliament today as part of the School Strike 4 Climate. Protests are also being held in Auckland and Christchurch.

Schools need to be fully open every day of the school year, writes Alwyn Poole.

A lack of focus on global events in the new history curriculum is causing concern.

It's expected charter schools will be open from the start of 2025.

David Seymour questions a spike in health-related school absences.

The Government lays out its next checklist for the country, how a bank manager helped victims send money to scammers, and school stand-downs and suspensions on the rise in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Micah and Donovan Wallace are two of the best BMX-bikers in all of New Zealand, and now they’re showing the rest of the world what Kiwi kids can do. Kea Kids News reporter Mahaylia is in Rotorua at Kidsworx, a massive mountain biking festival, where we get to see Micah and Donovan in action. Video / Kea Kids News

We’re at Beach Hop Whangamatā, an extravaganza of classic cars, vintage fashion, and of course the most revered haircuts in the world. Kea Kids News reporter Quinn asks the question, are these the best mullets in NZ? If you think yours is better, ask your grown up to email us a photo at keakidsnews@gmail.com and you could win a t-shirt! Video / Kea Kids News

There are countless examples of teachers being punished when the pupil really should be.

Act leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.

From April, schools all across NZ will be ditching devices in classrooms thanks to the Prime Minister! But some schools have started the ban early. Kea Kids News reporter Finley takes us to one of them to find out how it’s going. Video / Kea Kids News

The report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.

The FamilyBoost credit will allow families to collect up to 25 per cent of ECE fees after the 20 Hours Free and on top of the Ministry of Social Development’s Childcare Subsidy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Investors could be used to build more public schools. It's been controversial overseas.

Government is urged to leave funding for the free school lunch programme untouched.

Students were told to stay away from school due to a 'threat'.

Mystery of Newshub show; Weather wars - top agency eyes Oz; Start-up website hits trouble.

Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.

Everything you need to know about the 20 schools at risk of losing promised classrooms.