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Winter illnesses affecting Canterbury schools and staff

RNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Rangiora High School

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Winter illnesses are impacting Canterbury schools, leading to high numbers of absent students and staff. Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney reported that the school could have up to 400 students and 30 staff members away on a single day.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:29pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses (opens in new tab)