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Cobham pupils selling school memorabilia

Holding up some of the items for sale at the Cobham Intermediate’s reclaim sale this Friday and...

Cobham pupils selling school memorabilia

Cobham Intermediate students are holding a garage sale today and tomorrow to repurpose hundreds of items not needed when they move into their new school.

KidsFest to start with a bang

Keeping the kids entertained over the winter holidays may be a little bit easier this year.

After-school care provider on notice

A large after-school care provider has been given six weeks to improve its performance following an investigation after multiple complaints from parents.

Students reveal environment at broadcasting school

Like 'Lord of the Flies': Students reveal environment at broadcasting school

An independent report into a broadcasting school in Christchurch has revealed serious allegations including racist comments, sexual harassment and an atmosphere ripe for bullying behaviour.

Schools say case numbers inform mask approach

A Christchurch school principal says Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.

'What the hell is her teacher doing here?': Busted by grandparents

A teacher has denied an inappropriate relationship with his year 12 student at a South Auckland...

'What the hell is her teacher doing here?': Busted by grandparents

A teacher who allegedly put his finger into the top of a student's pants and went to her house where they were alone has denied having an inappropriate relationship with the girl.

Bringing the dinosaurs back to life

Dinosaurs roar back to life at Canterbury Museum

Dinosaurs have returned to Canterbury - and just in time for the Easter school holidays.

Teacher keeps job after podcast

Sex, drugs and students: Teacher keeps job after 'inappropriate' podcast

A Christchurch teacher has been found guilty of serious misconduct after making inappropriate comments on a podcast about students, a former girlfriend, his sex life and going to work "slightly high on drugs".

Feedback sought on school fizzy drink ban

Feedback sought on plan to ban fizzy, sugary drinks in primary schools

Water, milk and milk alternatives would be the only beverages on the menu under the plan to ban sugar-sweetened drinks from primary schools.

Photography a step towards life in the fast lane

Fourteen-year-old Rolleston College student  Nathan Heney enjoys photographing cars. Photo:...

Photography a step towards life in the fast lane for student

Even though he loves online car racing games, 14-year-old Rolleston College student Nathan Heney has more fun photographing the real thing.

Broadcasting students feel 'unsafe'

Broadcasting student accused of assault allowed back into course

A NZ Broadcasting School student charged with assaulting a fellow student is being allowed back into the Ara journalism programme.

Students going without to make ends meet

Students' grades and self-care are being put on the line as living costs skyrocket, with one UC law student saying "all of our money is either going to bills or food, or rent".

Student halls of residence under scrutiny as new rules kick in

Photo: RNZ file image / Richard Tindiller

Student halls of residence under scrutiny as new rules kick in

New rules to support students in halls of residence, introduced after the tragic death of Mason Pendrous at a Canterbury University hall in 2019, are being closely monitored.

Attendances plummet as Canterbury schools bear brunt of Covid

Attendances plummet as Canterbury schools bear brunt of Covid

More than 200,000 children have been staying home from school every day this month during the Omicron surge, while principals in the South Island fear the worst is yet to come.

School pathway plan hits financial road block

Plans for a new 700m path connecting three Christchurch schools seem to have stalled after the Ministry of Education estimated the project would cost $1.3 million.