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The teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apology
Glenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
'Big problems on little shoulders': How Sir John Kirwan is tackling mental health through primary schools
The All Black legend wants mental health to be a school subject like reading or maths.
All-boys school latest to apologise for historical incidents
Tauranga Boys' College says a review of historical harassment was not good enough.
Vaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challenge
Another challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Poverty shouldn't be accepted part of tertiary study path
Inequity exists at all stages of NZ education but is shamefully baked in for uni students.
Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
Online classes under way at University of Otago
An isolated start to the semester for students and teaching staff alike at Otago.
Cecilia Robinson: When back to school isn't normal
OPINION: Schools are doing it tough, trying to provide safe environments for students.
Underserved learners miss out on billions in lost wages
Those who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.
Smoking among young teens hits record low
While fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.
School closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class
'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.
No relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases rise
Teacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
Omicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid cases
The move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.
Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.
Close contact rules changed: Teachers plead for more rapid tests in schools
Frustrated school heads told to spend $300 a day on reliever instead of using $12 RAT test
Focus: Wellington school forced to close due to protest
Wellington Girls principal Julia Davidson says both staff and students didn't feel safe attending the central Wellington school due to altercations with protesters. Video / George Heard
First-year students playing loose with isolation rules
Strict rules to stop Covid-19 ripping through residential halls are not being obeyed.
Wellington Girls' students to learn from home as tension at protest grows
The college's principal listed several reasons as to why this decision was made.
Whanganui Collegiate confirms Covid 19 case
'This is a situation which we have been preparing for.'
School hit by a 'tsunami' of Covid cases
Only 90 of 420 kids were at the Hamilton school on Friday due to people isolating.
'Justice for Hoda': Teens who attacked Muslim schoolgirl reportedly expelled
Hoda Al-Jamaa was assaulted at Otago Girls' High School earlier this month.
Big jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid cases
The Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.
Principals unhappy with plan to restrict enrolments from young foreign students
Current system may lead to inequity and immigration pressure, document says.
Covid classroom crunch: Schools grapple with staffing woes as virus hits record
One school says it's a "nightmare" to manage relief with teachers off school.
Early learning centres warn of 'mass closures' as Omicron takes hold
"Small centres needed only one or two teachers to be positive and they'll have to close"..
Hipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kids
Unvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.
Sonny Bill Williams voices support for Dunedin school-attack victims
The former All Black, an outspoken and devout Muslim, has urged them to 'stay strong'.
Trevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professor
Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
Wellington Hospital ward closed to visitors after member of staff tests positive
No patients have been considered close contacts and the risk of infection is "very low".
Avondale student not just top of class but top of world for English
Justin Yang is not just top of NZ for English at his year level – he's top of the world.
'Rash ruling': Principals fuming at exclusion from RATs scheme
Schools won't have ready access to RATs to keep them open during the outbreak.