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France loses taste for giant cocktail parties
Public concern over "apero geants", or giant open-air drinks parties, is growing after the horrific death of a student in France.
Teens in Third World schooling
Our neediest teenagers are often being educated in "Third World" conditions without trained teachers, textbooks or standard school services.
College pays tribute to lost student
Hundreds of students gathered to farewell their 16-year-old mate "Webby", who died after binge-drinking vodka at the weekend.
Students defy principal on party
Students at an East Auckland college are planning an after-ball party at a secret location this weekend, despite their principal's disapproval.
Sir Ed's house begins trek to new base
A small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.
Classroom stabbing blamed on bullying
A boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say.
School 'coping well' after stabbing - principal
The students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.
Rise in number of young without income
The number of young people aged 20 to 24 with no income almost trebled between 1996 and 2006, according to new figures.
'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'
Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.
Classroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'
As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.
'Granny graduate' an inspiration to all
71-year-old grandmother Jennie Oakley was the oldest graduate to walk down Queen St this week.
The show barely goes on
Cash-strapped New Zealand high schools can no longer afford to put on annual musicals, citing fees - up to $7000 to perform hit Broadway shows.
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.