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Auckland teenagers are citing exhaustion, being busy, and strategic thinking as reasons for skipping some or even all of their NCEA exams.

The exams began today and in Auckland, Northland and… Audio

After three months at home, Auckland students will be allowed back in the school gates next week.

But for primary and intermediates it will only be part time to minimise the Covid risk.

The… Audio

A New Plymouth school community is reeling after three staff members died in a road crash in Horowhenua.

Four people died when a truck and a van collided at Kuku on State Highway 1 just after 3pm… Audio

There was no update today for Auckland pupils - and parents - about when children in younger year levels will go back to school. But some Auckland students have returned to the classroom for the first… Video, Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are Ali Jones, a Senior Consultant at RedPR and BRG Director Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the roadmap out of lockdown, what to… Audio

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

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

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

Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Jin Russell, has outlined a plan for safely reopening Auckland schools. Audio

The lengthy Auckland lockdown is making it even harder to address truancy - with growing concern some children will disappear from education entirely.

School principals have told Checkpoint as few as… Video, Audio

The government has decided not to bring forward the school holidays despite calls from exhausted parents and the opposition.

The school break will go ahead from October 2 - meaning Auckland parents… Audio

Auckland Primary Principals Association President Stephen Lethbridge says 93 percent of primary and intermediate schools he has spoken to want the upcoming school holidays to remain the same.

"We've… Video, Audio

A Dunedin school is dropping NCEA level 1 to avoid assessment fatigue, and to allow more flexibility in teaching.

Level 1 is not compulsory, and following a review and consultation with parents, St… Video, Audio

It is cross country season for schools, but for seniors, boys are still crossing more country than girls.

It is an age-old, out of date tradition that has raised the ire of Marlborough running coach… Video, Audio

A new report finds children are being short-changed in primary school classrooms, with teachers and principals telling a review they need more time and resources to to do their jobs properly. Audio

Parents of children with special needs are being asked to reduce the hours their children attend school, or take an extended break to avoid being expelled altogether.

Disability advocates say this… Audio

A recent survey in the UK found that one in four people keep money secrets from friends and family. On this side of the globe, we are no less coy about our financial lives. Olivia Fleming has written… Audio

The idea is great in principle, but there are downsides to working from home, including the fact that less clear boundaries between work time and personal time affect our sleep patterns. Dr Jennifer… Audio

New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio