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Sect pupils in a class of their own
Imagine a New Zealand school whose books had words blacked out or pages removed and large parts of the curriculum were simply not taught.

Poacher coach no stranger to player transfer controversy
Rugby coach Tai Lavea - suspended for poaching a player - was himself plucked from South Auckland as a youngster to the exclusive school he now works for.

Top school's coach barred
A rugby coach at an exclusive Auckland high school has been suspended for poaching a player from a poorer South Auckland school.

School incensed brothel has opened across the road
A west Auckland intermediate school is outraged it can do nothing about a brothel which has opened across the road.

Students tell tale of fallen old boys
When the Last Post sounds on Sunday, a group of Sacred Heart College boys will be transported back to France where they stood at the graves of past students who gave their lives for their country.

Aussie school eyes big-boy rugby ban
A top private Brisbane school is considering a ban on rugby against some teams, fearing students could be badly injured or even killed.

Parents of bullied kids could sue schools: adviser
Parents may be able to sue schools that fail to act when their children are bullied, a top public official says.

How your child's school is performing
2009 (and 2004) pass rates for NCEA Level 1 by Year 11- measured by percentage of students participating.

Whistle-blowing teacher to fight on
A teacher who claims he was fired after raising concerns about a string of incidents at his school has won a claim for unjustified dismissal.