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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford during a visit to Manurewa...

Luxon doubles down on promise to ban phones in schools

National leader Christopher Luxon has used his first school visit as prime minister to reiterate his intention to ban mobile phones during class time.

High school western returns to the screen

Cowboys from Canterbury: High school western returns to the screen

A spoof western movie, made by a group of Canterbury high school students in the 1980s and screened in 18 countries, is getting a relaunch.

Dux leaves school behind

Angelina Trail will miss being at Ashburton Christian School as she heads off to study screen...

Dux leaves school behind to study in Chch

Dux Angelina Trail has been at Ashburton Christian School since she was five - and is sad to leave it behind as she moves on to a new challenge.

School campus expansion to be finished by Xmas

Refurbishment of the junior site began on September 25, and includes a new classroom block and...

Belfast School campus expansion to be finished by Christmas

A vision for two campuses is about to become a reality at Pūtahi Belfast School.

Teen sets new national Rubik’s Cube record

Jasper Murray, 17, broke the New Zealand Rubik’s Cube record on Saturday. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch teen sets new national Rubik’s Cube record

A recently graduated Cashmere High School student has broken a national Rubik’s Cube record during a competition in Lyttelton.

Social media, crime link revealed in youth survey

Link between social media and crime revealed in youth survey

More than 300 young people from Hornby have responded to a survey to identify their concerns about social media, youth offending such as ram-raids, and mental health.

Principal heads overseas for ‘exciting’ new job

Myross Bush School principal Jamin Lietze is leaving the role after eight years. PHOTO: MARK JOHN

Principal heads overseas for greener pastures - and 'better resourcing'

A South Island high school principal who is heading across 'the ditch' to work says the NZ education system is causing many teachers to experience burnout.

Mural shines over swimming pool

The new mural on the wall at the Amberley pool. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Mural shines over Canterbury swimming pool

Hours of hard work paid off for a group of young creative artists when their mural was unveiled at the Amberley Pool.

New generation sailing the high seas

A new Spirit of NZ ship had just been launched in 1996 when Methven's Anna Johnson (nee Currie) sailed on it. Now her daughter Tilly has had the chance to do the same.

Teen jiu-jitsu champ aims for world stage

Enzo Mediavillo won gold at the Pan Pacific international kids jiu-jitsu championships. Photo:...

Hornby High jiu-jitsu champion takes aim at world stage

Hornby High School martial artist Enzo Mediavillo,13, is on track to reach his dream of becoming a pro on the international jiu-jitsu circuit.

100-year-old grandad ‘Topps’ for Lexi

Rangi Ruru student reflects on 100-year-old grandad's 'Topp' life

When Rangi Ruru student Lexi Hurndell had to choose a topic for her NCEA art project, she looked no further than her 100-year-old grandfather Jack Topp.

Ashburton College Dux named

Isabel Wall named Ashburton College Dux

Isabel Wall was named Dux of Ashburton College at the school’s year 13 prize-giving.

Teen severely burned during science experiment

A teenage boy was burned by sodium hydroxide. Photo: File image / Getty

School slammed after at-home science experiment goes wrong

A teenage boy was severely burned and required skin grafts after an at-home science experiment through a correspondence school went horribly wrong.

Keeping your kids safe while trick-or-treating

Top tips to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating this Halloween

It’s nearly Halloween, the scariest day of the year - but for many parents, it’s not the costumes or the horror movies they fear.

Students stood down after video of attack shared

King’s High School pupils watch while a pupil from another school is kicked on the ground. PHOTO:...

Students stood down after 'fight club' attack video spreads across social media

Five high school students were stood down after a video was circulated on social media showing a pack attack on two teenagers in a car park.

Call to ban teachers contacting students online

Woman who was sexually groomed calls for ban on teachers contacting students via social media

A former Christchurch school student who was groomed and sexually abused by her teacher wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media.