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'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crash
Dallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.
'Worrying time' for school community: Avondale College principal
Immediate focus on supporting each other and following health guidelines, principal says.
Covid-19: All students at one of NZ's largest schools told to isolate
A teacher at Avondale College tested positive for Covid-19 late last night.
Secondary schools work with Māori on new approaches to history
More than 1000 teachers from 22 schools gathered to learn from Ngāti Wairere.
Visually impaired student in wheelchair 'almost killed' on first day of school
"Were [this] a decile 10 high school...these issues would not exist," principal says.
Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
School that expelled student says it's had strong support from public
Dad says he sat up till 1am reading what "keyboard warriors" had to say on social media.
Auckland Girls Grammar School brawl
Auckland Girls Grammar School students were captured attacking other students. Video / Supplied
Kerre McIvor: Don't like their rules? Don't choose the school
OPINION: It infuriates me when parents complain about school rules they signed up to.
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
WorkSafe making inquiries at Te Aroha College over 'staff wellbeing' complaint
A formal investigation has not yet been launched.
A student was expelled after telling a teacher to 'f*** off'. Now the school's been told to apologise
Teen was expelled after swearing at teacher during argument over an iPad.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
Students reply to letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't science
Māori and Pasifika students say "merge of sciences" in their course is much more engaging.
'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".
Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
Cecilia Robinson: My issue with single-sex schools
OPINION: One researcher says parents have been "sold a myth" about student achievement.
'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not science
The letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.
$11m to help overcrowded Northland schools
Ruakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.
Threatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullying
The young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rules
But principal says students can still use toilets during class.
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.
'No evidence' of racism or elitism at John Paul College, review finds
An independent review was ordered earlier this year following a complaint.
Snapchat threats: Police investigating complaint from second school
It comes as murder and rape threats sent to students from anonymous Snapchat account.
Dilworth case: Ross Browne's new charges
Former Dilworth chaplain's charges now include new objectionable material allegation.
'Really violent and terrifying': Teens at top school sent murder and rape threats on Snapchat
"The truth is we are seeing an escalation of this around the country."
'Checking the number of feet': Principal's drastic measure to find students vaping
"We would never jeopardise someone's privacy and dignity in the toilets," principal says.
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.
The headline-grabbing headmaster in charge of NZ's second-biggest school
It's a complicated job, running a school with a population the size of Raglan.
'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school places
Private schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.