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Bid to stop youth altercations at mall

A lack of public spaces has led to altercations between young people at Northlands shopping...

Plan to stop youth altercations at Christchurch mall

A lack of public spaces for youth has led to altercations at Northlands shopping centre and the bus hub on Main North Rd, with key groups collaborating to front-foot the issue.

Rangi Ruru’s old bell on the move

The bell was collected from Rangi Ruru by Billy Williams from the Deep Cove Outdoor Education...

Rangi Ruru’s old bell on the move

The old school bell that used to ring out over Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has returned home to Fiordland.

Battle of the high schools

St Thomas of Canterbury College fullback Meihana Pauling fends off Nelson College winger Callum...

Miles Toyota Premiership semi-finals: Battle of the high schools

Christchurch Boys’ High and St Thomas of Canterbury College will clash in a much-anticipated Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.

High school bans cell phones

High school bans cell phones

Cell phones will be banned from a Canterbury high school when students return for term 3 on Monday.

Safety upgrade of busy roundabout

Safety improvements will be made at the Waimairi/Grahams Rds intersection. Photo: Supplied

Concerns over pupils’ safety drives upgrade of busy roundabout

A busy Christchurch roundabout will get an upgrade after concerns were raised about school pupils’ safety.

Whizz kid on the Rubik’s Cube

What started as a simple hobby spiralled into a competitive activity for Cashmere High student Dwyane Ramos.

Student speaks out after being groomed by teacher

Student speaks out after being groomed by Christchurch teacher at prestigious school

A brave young woman who was groomed into a sexual relationship by her private school teacher when she was 16 has spoken out about why she decided to waive her name suppression and fight for justice.

Investigation after intimate student video shared

'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school video

An investigation has been launched at two single-sex Christchurch schools after an unconsented intimate video of two students was filmed and shared.

Concerned parents campaign for vaping crackdown

'We're battling addiction': Christchurch mum campaigning for youth vaping crackdown

Worried parents have banded together to call for stronger action from the Government to curb youth vaping.

School fighting for promised $30m rebuild

Canterbury college fighting for promised $30m rebuild

Ellesmere College is fighting for the rebuild it was promised by the Government as the cost of the project more than doubles.

From meeting Ed Sheeran to postcard bombing MPs

Former Te Raekura Redcliffs School principal Rose McInerney said a visit from English musician Ed...

From meeting Ed Sheeran to postcard bombing MPs: Principal leaves with good memories

It’s not every day a global music superstar drops into your primary school - but it will be one of Rose McInerney’s best memories of her time at Te Raekura Redcliffs School.

School fundraising to pay for teacher

School fundraising to pay for teacher

A rural Canterbury school is preparing to pay for a full-time teacher through fundraising.

Which crews will row to Maadi Cup glory?

Rangi Ruru’s under-18 coxed eight will be searching for an 18th Levin Cup win after finishing...

Which Chch crews will row to Maadi Cup glory?

With the pinnacle of high school rowing less than two weeks away, Christchurch crews are making their final preparations for the Maadi Cup regatta. Jaime Cunningham looks at the top contenders.

Teachers marching through central city

About 50,000 teachers will go on strike today calling for better pay and conditions. Photo: Brett...

Teachers marching through central Christchurch

Thousands of teachers have rallied in Victoria Square this morning before they march to the Ministry of Education offices on Hereford St.

'They're leaving for the lifestyle': Teachers not just after more money

Teachers across the country are set to strike on Thursday. Photo: Brett Phibbs

'They're leaving for the lifestyle': Teachers not just after more money

Nearly half the country's school principals are new to the job because their predecessors keep leaving for better-paid, less stressful jobs, it has been claimed.

'Horrific': Raw chicken served to school students

A student at a NZ high school that served raw chicken for lunch says it was not the first time uncooked meat had been dished up.

$301m for post-quake school rebuilds

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. (file photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

$301m for post-quake Christchurch school rebuilds

The Government is spending an extra $301 million as part of the massive Christchurch schools rebuild programme after more than 100 were badly damaged in the quakes.

Students calling for more action on climate change

The last school climate strike took place in September. Photo: School Strike for Climate...

Protesting school students calling for more action on climate change

Young climate activists are gathering in central Christchurch to demand the Government take urgent action to "reduce emissions and protect our natural environment".

Students' group need stolen signs back to avoid paying bill

Stolen street signs mostly recovered from student flats around Canterbury University in 2020....

Students' group need stolen signs back to avoid paying bill

A Christchurch students' association has pleaded with the thieves who stole $2000 in road signs to give them back - or the association will have to foot the bill.

Return to Sumner inspires school reunion

The classmates today: Karen Coutts, Penny Wright (née Simon), Amanda White (née Stuart-Jones),...

Return to Sumner inspires school reunion

Sumner School pupils from the 1960s reunited on Saturday thanks to the efforts of a former student.

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