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Mum 'furious' it took two days for parents to be told of positive Covid-19 school case

All staff and students have been urged to get tested for Covid-19 following the exposure.

Primary school Covid case: All students, staff asked to get a test

Official advice comes after an infectious student briefly attended on Monday.

Child at primary school linked to Botany Covid-19 sub-cluster

The Chapel Downs School pupil who tested positive on Monday is linked to the Botany cases.

Focus Live: $600m boost for childcare teachers, promise to replace decile system

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced an extra $600m for childcare teachers and promised to replace the decile system with a system based on an "equity index". Video / Mark Mitchell

Labour's $600m for childcare teachers' pay, replace decile system

Labour promises $600m for ECE teachers' pay, but no expansion of fees-free study.

'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return

Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.

Election quiz: Do you know the basics of NZ's political system?

Do you know what the three levels of government in NZ are? Test yourself here.

'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children

"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."

Andrew Webber: Studies show early learning makes a big difference

Decades of research have given us a good idea of what really matters to promote learning.

The jobs Kiwis don't want: 1000 jobs on offer but employers can't fill them

Essential workers are screaming for help. But the borders are closed to foreign workers.

Why some Kiwi kids aren't starting school on fifth birthday

Under 'cohort entry' children begin school in groups on the first day of term or mid-term.

Flight attendant's contact with new Covid cases impacts schools, rugby training

Whānau affected by the exposure this morning learned the Covid test was negative.

Auckland primary teacher goes viral with lesson on racism

"Our class has never felt so warm and joyful."

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Catholic school unveils principal

New school in Golden Sands on track for February 2021. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Private schools pay back wage subsidy after Govt says they are ineligible

'People have said 'why are you applying for the subsidy? You guys are the rich ones'.'

Teaching Council considers complaints after teacher wears 'Make America Great Again' hat to protest

Concerned parents have complained to the school and to the Teaching Council.

Preschool teacher fee hike could leave centres short of staff: lobby

Preschools are on the hunt for teachers but fear they could be driven away by a fee hike.

Tararua school seniors conquer Tongariro

Ruahine School Year 8 students, traversed the Tongariro Crossing in early March.