How bad is bullying in New Zealand schools? | 1News

Bullying in New Zealand schools is one of the factors impacting student attendance and mental health, according to an OECD report out this week.

The Government's been advised to implement an anti-bullying campaign to help tackle the issue but it's a tricky task, as today's version of a bully is both in person, and online.

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