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School lunch programme ‘not at risk’ after provider liquidated, Seymour positive about its future
Libelle Group is contracted to deliver approximately 125,000 meals daily.

David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group going into liquidation. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘Frustrating’: The 15 Christchurch schools with unfinished projects in Govt rebuild delays
A total of 115 schools were slated for refurbishment after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.

‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden
The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.

Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail
Geoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.

Nationwide investigation after student suffers second-degree burns from hot school lunch
'This child has basically had to be taken to A&E ... quite upset and in a bit of pain'.

David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘Blind to the effects of poverty’: Hipkins scorns Luxon over school lunches debacle
PM Luxon: 'There are a number of issues and the meals are not up to scratch.'

How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD
Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.

‘Equity crisis’: Principals urge end to NCEA reading and maths tests
Over half of students from low-income schools failed the reading and writing tests.

The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.

‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.

Bruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?
OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout.

Claire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?
National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?

Are private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?
The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.

Foot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feet
Matthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.

Oranga Tamariki undertaking ‘processes’ after student suspended from top school following Year 6 camp ‘incident’
The school will not elaborate on the nature of the incident but investigation underway.

Erica Stanford announces fast track residency for primary teachers amid shortage
NZ schools could be short by 1250 teachers this year, a report has warned.