Education
Teacher of Ashburton College unit not stood down
The principal of Ashburton College has defended his decision not to stand down a teacher under investigation following long-term bullying allegations.
'It is crazy': Auckland principals prepare to reopen secondary schools
Auckland secondary schools are preparing for Tuesday's partial reopening of their classes though some principals are questioning the government's decision.
Covid-19: Auckland high schools prepare to reopen
Auckland secondary schools are double-checking their stocks of hand sanitiser and facemasks in preparation for Tuesday's partial reopening of classes.
Principals say the move will help teenagers in… Audio
Victoria University looks to expand vaccination mandate
A growing number of workplaces are considering bringing in Covid vaccine mandates. The Warehouse Group has begun consulting with staff about a directive for staff to be vaccinated.
Victoria… Video, Audio
Schools reopening too late for many: principals
Secondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in… Audio
Back to school measures fall far short of 'gold standard' - modeller
A government adviser thinks allowing senior students in Auckland and Waikato back to school next week poses a significant risk of increasing case numbers. Audio
Covid-19: Auckland parent ecstatic in-person learning returning
As students in years 11 to 13 get ready to return to classes in Auckland next week, many parents are prepping for a slightly more normal life.
Natalie Robinson, a mother of three from Parnell, is one… Audio
Covid-19: Mt Roskill school sets up vaccination clinic
The gates to Mount Roskill Grammar will swing open this Friday for students to get their Covid-19 vaccine, ahead of the school reopening.
A pop-up vaccination centre is being set up in the school's… Audio
Covid-19: Opening schools could push up case numbers - expert
The move to reopen schools for senior students at the start of next week poses a significant risk for increasing case numbers, says a government adviser.
Secondary school students in Years 11-13 who… Audio
Mixed emotions for schools with senior students return
From next Tuesday high school students in years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able return to the classroom. Students who return will need to wear a mask, and staff and volunteers… Audio
Reopening schools 'beyond belief' - PPTA head
Secondary school teachers are "dismayed and angry" at the government's announcement that students in Years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to classrooms on 26 October, a… Audio
Auckland parents, students respond to seniors' return to school
It's hello classroom, goodbye online learning for Auckland and Waikato's year 11, 12 and 13 students.
Despite Auckland's high Delta case count, seniors can head back to school from next Tuesday. But… Video, Audio
'Too many questions' - Auckland principal not expecting students back at school
School is back on campus from Tuesday but only for a select few and under strict conditions.
And there is no end in sight for parents of primary students learning at home - Cabinet will review their… Video, Audio
Hipkins on seniors returning to class, Auckland restrictions
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins told Checkpoint it is “certainly a possibility” by Christmas that Aucklanders could have more freedoms while still being restricted within the regional Covid… Video, Audio
Mixed reactions to level 3 back-to-school decision
Thousands of teenagers in Auckland are going back to school next week for the first time in two months.
The government has given the green light for schools in alert level three regions, currently… Audio
Auckland principal on returning to the classroom
Secondary school students in Years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to the classroom on 26 October, Education and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Audio
Classroom air quality an 'incredible blindspot', researcher says
Air quality experts are looking to the government's pandemic school plan today to do more to protect students in fuggy classrooms. Video
Principals considering options as exam fears loom for students
There are growing calls for the government to cancel end-of-year school exams for students in Auckland.
Covid-19: Auckland students on exams as lockdown drags
Auckland students are struggling to deal with the uncertainty around schools reopening.
Minister Chris Hipkins will provide further advice on face-to-face learning today. With exams looming, the… Audio
Covid-19: Air quality experts want to see focus in schools
Air quality experts are looking to the government's pandemic school plan due out today to do more to protect students in classrooms.
They have just met with the Ministries of education and health to… Audio
