"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."

The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.

A string of events shows work still needs to be done.

Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.

More than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.

National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.

The three overnight crashes led to 15 people sustaining injuries and nine in hospital.

Bank says its customers are increasingly being being targeted by scammers.

Pride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.

Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.

Police need the public's help to locate the driver of a stolen ute involved in a crash.

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Anti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.

And the least-favoured of three main contenders is real winner of TV debates, boss says.

Nude bathing isn't illegal but there have been complaints about it.

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

Pip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.

But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.