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Wool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leave
Southern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.
Wyn Drabble: David Seymour's updated food pyramid
OPINION: The items in South Korea's free lunches would definitely get a 'woke' award.
Concern over students flocking to fast food outlets after school
'From 2.45pm onwards, it’ll be 45 minutes of chaos.'
'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positive
Janet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.
Fish and star-shaped vegetables: School lunch programmes NZ could learn from
The offerings range from universally free, to income-based, to no standard system at all.
High school students find walkie-talkie loophole in cellphone ban
Aucklander teen tells the Herald about cunning communication idea.
Northland steel band the Panimals on performing, EPs and... Grammys?
If you were wondering what a steel band sounds like, you're about to find out.
Bike Bus initiative gets kids to school safely and on time
Smiles all around as new service gets under way.
School's nursery sale supports gardening programme
The Mother's Day sale is one of two the school holds each year.
'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eat
One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.
Phone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?
Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.
Why are kids skipping school?
With the Government trying to crack down on truancy, New Zealand kids have their say on why they are skipping school. Video / Alyse Wright
Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices
OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.
Prestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalking
The teen also said he was 'on a mission' to protect himself from a zombie apocalypse.
The glitz and the glamour of Dunedin’s Hyde St party
Unofficial festivities kicked off slightly earlier than 10am for some.
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Te Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challenges
Te Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.
Wyn Drabble: Perhaps teachers should bring a bit of laughter to the classroom
If you follow the paint-by-numbers curriculum, classroom management will be a struggle.
Simon Wilson: Grammar v Kings is the wrong debate
OPINION: The 'elite schools' obsession dangerously skews our understanding of schools.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
School stand-downs and suspensions jump on back of worsening student behaviour
Student behaviour is worsening, with Covid measures having played a role.
'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival
'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'
Govt commits to continuing free period products programme
$2.9m for the scheme will continue to benefit around 200,000 students.
Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
Between October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.
Potty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrests
Of the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.
Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
As alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.
Four Otago Uni students excluded, dozens punished over 'concerning' hazing rituals
Host flats' attempts to outdo what occurred the previous year are being blamed.
'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
Why do young people have such poor mental health?
More young people are struggling with their health than ever before - here's why.
Opinion: Do we have an educational problem? We need to be honest
OPINION: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and settle in for some hard graft.
Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby
OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'