Call to scrap NCEA exams as students 'choose life over education'
Students staying at home: 'They are choosing life over education.'
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Racist stereotypes on the rise: 'My prayer is NZers will see each other as humans' - Meng Foon
The speed with which racist lies were spread shows how ingrained stereotypes are.
College-branded mask now part of school's uniform
More school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.
Witnesses sought over fatal Auckland motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist died in the single-vehicle crash on Saturday night.
Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back
Māngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.
Man charged with threatening to kill broadcaster Mike Hosking
The 60-year-old accused appeared in the Manukau District Court today.
PM 'incredibly angry' over wrong test message for south, west Aucklanders
The message went up on the Unite Against Covid-19 Facebook page and has led to confusion.
Queues at testing stations after 'incorrect messaging'
Queues for testing in West Auckland snaked around the block.
Experts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3
'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'
Watch: Māngere Covid testing crew lift spirits with socially-distanced dance
The team performed an incredible dance, donning masks, and keeping their distance.
Road rage: Armed police swoop after reports of gun in Auckland incident
Police were called to the incident on Walmsley Rd around 7.15pm.
Schools ask for free lunches sooner
Schools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.
Masks, staggered times as schools reopen
Some schools are staggering times or asking parents to wear masks.
Māori Party: 'Let all NCEA students pass'
Māori Party says all students should be given NCEA passes this year.
Auckland schools seek four bonus NCEA credits
Schools say Auckland students deserve four extra NCEA credits due to regional lockdown.
What we know about NZ's current Covid-19 cases
Here's what is known about the community cases.
Three-month-old baby's death at apartment complex 'unexplained'
Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a baby in Auckland over the weekend.
Three injured after car rolls at Kariotahi Beach
One person suffered serious injuries in the crash, while two others have moderate injuries
89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy
New data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.
Police examining scene of sudden death in Manukau
An investigation into a sudden death in Manukau yesterday is ongoing.
Person dead after incident on Auckland's Southern Motorway
NZTA is advising motorists to avoid the area after a crash.
Pasifika need extra help with Covid's harsh reality
Councillor says Covid has further exposed poverty levels in some South Auckland families.
No charges after 4-month-old Waikato baby dies in hot car
Waiata Edwards was sleeping in a bassinet in a van while home renovations were being done.
Person dies suddenly in Auckland, police guarding apartments
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in South Auckland.
'I will very strongly defend them': Ardern on South Auckland family
Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to the family at the centre of recent Covid-19 outbreak.
Schools plan extra NCEA catch-up tutorials
Auckland NCEA students say they need extra tutorials and credit opportunities.
Meet the local singer who has Billie Eilish's approval
Paige shares how she used the power of social media to kickstart her career.
Northland woman mocked for wearing face mask
Cancer patient, woman with lung condition also say they've been laughed at.
St Luke's mall case thought to be linked to Auckland cluster now being re-investigated
Link between the person and an existing cluster hasn't been established, Bloomfield says.
Diabetes drugs would be funded if Pākehā were suffering: John Tamihere
A world-renowned expert says the lack of modern diabetes drugs is a "national scandal".
Sick overstayers avoid testing for fear of deportation
Authorities assure complete confidence at testing and no information will be passed on.
Covid checkpoints: More than 4700 motorists turned around by police
Huge increase in vehicles turned around at police checkpoints.
Watch: Hotel resident confronts staffer over flight crew staying in the building
The ministry earlier shut it down as an isolation facility because of full-time residents
School students to get 8100 more free computers
Government is spending another $5.5m on computers for school students.