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'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.
Child delivers flax bouquets to random Tamatea residents
Tamatea schoolgirl makes neighbours smile with handmade flax bouquets.
Matua and Whaea row: Te reo teaching titles allowed as school makes changes
"We've got to make the education system user friendly - it's not one shoes fits all."
Principal of 18 years leaves to take up Wellington post
Deputy principal Heather Wilkie will take over as acting principal.
New zones for Auckland schools: 'There'll be some pretty angry people'
Principals are concerned families with connections to the schools will be out of zone.
Mixed weather bag for first week of school holidays
If you plan ahead you can find some good weather, says MetService.
Tauranga iwi setting 'new benchmark' with curriculum collaboration
'It's for our wider community to be aware of histories that come from our perspective.'
'Are you from here?': Incident at Devonport Primary School fair sparks investigation
A 21-year-old man was reportedly told he could not buy food at the fair.
Truancy crisis: One officer for 80 schools in Waitematā East
Report: Some truancy officers "not easily contactable, not willing to accept cases".
Classmates' messages to be read at Auckland schoolgirl's funeral
She was killed while walking to school last week.