Pupils accessing porn at school using AI
A Christchurch primary school's security systems appear unable to stop pupils searching for inappropriate images through artificial intelligence.
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Principal steps down after allegedly failing to protect children
Principal steps down after allegedly failing to protect children
The principal of a Christchurch school has resigned amid allegations she failed to protect the safety of children as well as manage conflicts of interest.
Community steps in to preserve school’s history
Community steps in to preserve history of Canterbury school
Residents are proposing to preserve the heritage of a historic, abandoned schoolhouse in Pigeon Bay.
Rest home resident's big pyjama drive
Rest home resident's 'ride-on scooter fully loaded' with PJs for kids in need
When Canterbury retirement village resident Jan Marshall watched a TV news story about Dame Valerie Adams and her 'Jammie Army', she decided to start her own pyjama charity drive to help children in her town.
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru.
Famous sheep to get city makeover
Famous sheep to get city makeover
The internationally-recognised animated cartoon character, Shaun the Sheep, is coming to Christchurch.
1st XV 'magic round' breaks down barriers
1st XV 'magic round' at St Bede's breaks down barriers
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
The trial of a bike jump area in a Christchurch City Council reserve has been extended for another year.
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
A North Canterbury school has unveiled its giant new mural.
Hunt for insects, birds, plants reveals surprises
Hunt for insects, birds and plants reveals surprises across city
From backyard insects to native birds and unusual plants, amateur naturalists spent a weekend hunting for wildlife during the eighth annual Christchurch City Nature Challenge.
Investigation after former priest jailed
St Bede's College commissions independent investigation after former priest jailed
St Bede's College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had "appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse" after a former priest was jailed for sexual abuse.
New initiative increasing school attendance
New initiative increasing attendance at Canterbury schools
A new simple and local initiative is increasing primary school attendance across dozens of schools in Canterbury and Waikato.
Have you seen Madisyn?
Have you seen Madisyn?
Police are concerned for the welfare of a young Christchurch girl who has been reported missing.
School to get eight new classroom spaces
School to get eight new 'warm, dry, and fit-for-purpose' classroom spaces
Ashburton Intermediate is one of six schools chosen to receive national government school infrastructure funding.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Stand-offs between parents and schools can be complex and an independent resolution service may not be the answer, Canterbury school leaders say.
Govt to pay $1.4m to remove asbestos sand
Govt to pay $1.4m to remove asbestos sand
The Education Ministry says it will help 65 schools cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.
$180k boost for OCD treatment programme
$180k boost for OCD treatment programme
A new treatment for 26 young people in Christchurch who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder has received a $180,000 boost.
Parent prosecuted in truancy crackdown
Parent prosecuted in truancy crackdown
The government is taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of the truancy crackdown heralded by Associate Education Minister David Seymour.
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out, principal says
A Canterbury school principal fears students could fall through the cracks of the Government’s planned NCEA shake-up.
Polytechnics to carry hundreds of unfunded students
Polytechnics to carry hundreds of unfunded students
Some newly-independent polytechnics will carry hundreds of unfunded students as they enrol more than the Tertiary Education Commission can subsidise.