The public will not have their say on the Govt's weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.

The man's employer said they will be taking appropriate action against him.

'It's a step backwards for our education system.'

Auckland Grammar School students in Year 9 and Year 10 have been told to stay home after an exposure event.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Johnson says the numbers are "incredibly disappointing and concerning".

A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.