UpdatedBelinda FeekOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Waikato·NZ Herald·21 Jul, 2026 04:37 AM6 mins to read‌A Waikato teacher admits sending students inappropriate messages, but denies any touching. Photo / 123rfA teacher has admitted inappropriately messaging young students, sending one love heart emojis and messages late at night, but denies rubbing her back or touching her bottom, saying it simply didn’t happen.

The Waikato teacher is alleged to have regularly hugged *Anna, and rubbed her back by putting his hand