Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
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Virus has 'without a doubt' spread within school, Auckland principal says
Of 105 cases at the school, 53 were among children who are close friends.
Compulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - Ardern
More than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.
Covid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirms
The Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.
Three quarters of schools dealing with Covid cases
New cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.
Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward
Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professor
Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school
The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Te Mata School students tested for Covid, no new cases yet
Te Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.
Some schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masks
Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.
New home-schooling surge after mask mandate, rural areas most affected
the Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 came
Claim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.
Focus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rules
Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald
Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
Three other staff members are now isolating.
All teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term
27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.
Medical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-site
Principal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.
Thousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkids
The issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.
Special schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
Education officials warn mask exemptions being 'abused' by parents
Years 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.
NCEA results 'encouraging' despite slight drop on 2020 - Hipkins
NZQA provisional data shows results down on 2020 but up on 2019.
'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
NZ school air purifier order 'progressing', CO2 monitors on way
Schools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.