Teacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaulted
Tribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".
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Schools open but Auckland classrooms almost empty in level 3
Just two students are at Glendowie College today out of a normal roll of 1200.
Level 3 in Auckland: What it will look like for schools
Principals aren't expecting many kids to return in level 3.
'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent says
Greg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.
Minister awaiting advice on possible school holiday move
Parents and principals are at odds over whether to move school holidays forward.
High attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among students
Face-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.
Schools outside Auckland gear up for level 2 influx
'Lots to achieve': Principal prepares as schools get ready for influx after lockdown.
Christchurch teacher behind 'inappropriate' racist posts avoids being struck off
Teacher claimed the racist posts were aimed at stimulating discussion and not his beliefs.
Worried about your kids' home learning? Here's what the research shows
Schools and families pulled out all the stops last year - and it seems to have paid off.
'Two-minute noodles fill their bellies up': Lockdown leaves families with bare cupboards
KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help struggling families.
'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdown
At 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.
End-of-year NCEA exams delayed by two weeks
Schools have warned students face "huge anxiety" over lockdown's impact on their grades.
Level 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haul
But high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.
Homeschooling dad of four: Don't worry - your kids will catch up after lockdown
Don't try and replace your kid's teachers - just try and keep them engaged.
Focus: Jon Toogood jamming with students celebrating Kiwiana
Jon Toogood will soon be joining New Zealand’s finest musicians on the acclaimed Come Together Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers tour. Video / Dean Purcell
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi service
The Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".
'How could you be so cruel?': Driver sentenced after 5-year-old's death
The 77-year-old man pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.
$11m to help overcrowded Northland schools
Ruakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.
National says school lunches 'poorly targeted'
"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
School report cards: More than 100 ERO reviews overdue
There maybe up to a six-year hiatus between ERO reports for some schools.
Rise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schools
Student attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.
Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
Intermediate principal resigns after three-year mystery absence
The school's statutory manager couldn't explain why the principal had been absent.
A Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its roots
Kokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Proposed school zone change set to fix anomaly
Mum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.
'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school places
Private schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.
Act wants to give principals power to award bonuses to top teachers
The fact that good and bad teachers are paid the same isn't good for NZ kids, Act says.
Budget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educators
Lifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.
Man forbidden to be with children on bail near primary school
A police spokesperson said they wouldn't release any details about the man's charge.
77-year-old driver facing court over death of girl outside school
Five-year-old died after she was hit by a car outside her Auckland school.
School zones: Special arrangement possible for out-of-zone siblings
Siblings of current students may be allowed in from out of zone under transition scheme.