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'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name
The programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.
Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open
The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.
'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staff
Ministry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.
Damning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toilets
Principals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media after visiting Cockle Bay School
The failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work
'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.
Ex-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claims
The Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.
Back-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tips
Fewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.
Leftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxes
Ultra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.
Parents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risks
Researchers now warn Kiwi children's digital skills are declining, despite heavy use.
Auckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide
Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.
Back to school: How parents are cutting uniform costs
Parents are turning to second-hand shops and Facebook groups to cut uniform costs.
Back-to-school squeeze: From 'donations' to devices, parents count the cost
Back-to-school help is available for low-income families through Work and Income.
'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school
Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.
Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter
Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.
Parents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for now
The daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart.
'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunches
David Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.
Injured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slide
Five preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.
Inside the new Sharks exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial Museum
Take a look inside the new Sharks exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Video / NZ Herald
Helensville schools in lockdown after firearm incident, two people in custody
Police were first called to a Kumeū address about 1.45pm.
School at centre of mouldy lunch scandal launches own investigation
The findings are set to be released next week.
Principals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schools
Nearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch students
Principal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.
Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround
OPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.
Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.
Political panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortages
National vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald Now
Drivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activated
Woodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.
Parents ‘devastated’ after Auckland teacher dies in Fiji snorkelling tragedy
Students remembered him as the teacher who made maths fun and accessible.