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'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.

Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats
The festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.

Hoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury school
Last night's email threatened violence today.

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.

Students claim man tried to get them into his vehicle
Police and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger

‘Not even getting the basics right’: ‘Vegan’ school lunches contained beef mince
'I don't think it's edible,' mother says.

Opinion: As new charter schools open, we still know too little about how they worked last time
OPINION: $153m being spent on charter schools would pay for more than 700 teacher aides.

New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years
The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks

Letters: Many people are starting the new year in debt
OPINION: The Prime Minister needs to set the standards in Parliament.

Opinion: Why NZ schools need more trees
OPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.

Editorial: Back to school costs crippling for many Kiwi families
OPINION: Families are feeling the weight of these expenses.

Opinion: Is it time to reconsider kids' device use in schools?
OPINION: Young Kiwis spent on average of six hours per day using screens.

Back to School: Parents reuse and repurpose to save money on expensive devices
Families should try to avoid finance options if possible, say budgeting advisers.

Back to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tips
Parents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.

Back To School
Mum of three give tips on how to get kids into uniform without breaking the bank.

NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update
Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

Opinion: Why students, parents are losing faith in NCEA system
OPINION: Students’, parents’ confidence in the qualifications system is being undermined.

Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.

Rhythm and Vines festival clean-up may take two weeks
Discover what happens behind the scenes so 20,000 can party in Gisborne's Waiohika Estate.

Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.

Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.