PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: The path toward a more content-rich curriculumOpinion: 'A focus on the basics at primary school, is what opens the curriculum up later.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
EducationTricia DenderŌwhata School teacher Tricia Dender - aged 71 - is retiring after 52 years in the profession. Video / Andrew WarnerWatch04 Apr 02:10 PM
New ZealandMaking the Grade - Test your NZ history knowledgeTest your knowledge with a quiz based on the new Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum. Video / Ben CumminsWatch04 Apr 12:16 AM
EducationWatch: West Aucklander's joy of getting into YaleWatch Andre Fa'aoso and his mum's reaction to the news that the West Aucklander was accepted into the Ivy League university. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Apr 07:06 AM
New ZealandNew NCEA tests 'poorly designed for Māori, Pacific students'Independent evaluation says design of maths and writing tests are unfair on some students.30 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandFocus: Secondary school and area school teachers on strikeThousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Mar 07:08 PM
VideoThe 'tidy numbers' method of multiplicationMany of us learnt the column-based method of multiplication in school, but there is an alternative. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Mar 05:45 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023 Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 Mar 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMultiplication: old vs new waysCan you solve 43 x 27? Motion graphic / Ben CumminsWatch28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPremium: Are Kiwi kids being taught literacy the best way?Baverstock Oaks School Year 2 teacher Yvette Yu and parents reveal why they think structured literacy is the best way to teach kids the basics. Video / Dean PurcellWatch28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGuy Gifford: Rise and rise of integrated schoolsOpinion: Solutions to our poor-performing education system almost always overlook this.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore teachers’ strikes for secondary schoolsTeachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.23 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandPosie Parker legal challenge, anti-co-governance roadblock & National's education shake up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023 Legal battle erupts over Posie Parker, anti co-governance group finding it difficult to book venues and new common practice model released for teachers Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023 Watch23 Mar 04:48 PM
New Zealand'Big shift': New model for teachers releasedGovernment is trying to address falling school achievement rates.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New ZealandThese are some of the things that need urgent attention in our education system.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational will rewrite school curriculum if elected - Christopher LuxonNational Party leader says the current state of education in New Zealand is alarming.21 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon promises to 'rewrite the curriculum' in education policyNational Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to "rewrite the curriculum" for school students. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023 Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch21 Mar 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at schoolToo many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: New Zealand, we need to talk about your schoolworkNew Zealand's decline in core subjects forces us to examine what needs to change21 Mar 03:50 PM
New Zealand‘Kōkirihia’ - plan to end streaming in Kiwi schools unveiledMore than 80 per cent of schools in New Zealand use streaming in some form.20 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandHammer-wielding youths rob liquor store, teachers not done & Pasifika festival returns | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 March, 2023Shock after primary-school kids raid liquor store, teachers threaten further strike action and the Government explores raising benefit increases in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch16 Mar 04:44 PM
New ZealandTeachers' strike 'biggest in NZ education history', Minister seeks solutionsSchools and kindergartens are today closed with the strike action going nationwide.16 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Education Minister addresses teachers on strikeEducation Minister Jan Tinetti addresses thousands of teachers on strike gathered at Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZSchools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 08:07 PM
KahuLogo proposal for University of Otago a ‘bold change’Proposed logo for university would swap the traditional coat of arms for a tohu.15 Mar 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Teachers strike about more than moneyOPINION: Our editorial on industrial action by teachers and principals.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlwyn Poole: Why I don’t support the teachers’ strikeOPINION: Govt offers well exceed what is deserved if you match it against performance.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at schoolEducation Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.14 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandTeacher strike confirmed for Thursday after Ministry of Education stalemateIt is estimated around 50,000 teachers will strike across the country this week.14 Mar 05:12 AM
VideoMore cops to reduce retail crime, anti-lgbt rhetoric & nationwide teachers strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 March, 2023 The government says more cops on the beat should reduce incidences of retail crime, new wave of anti-lgbt rhetoric online, nzei and post primary teachers association voted to strike this Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 09:57 PM
New Zealand50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023 Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch09 Mar 04:48 PM
New Zealand'Won't be able to come to class': High school student outcry at $40 parking chargeAuckland Unlimited says a lack of zoo car parks has been a point of frustration for years.08 Mar 11:56 PM
New Zealand$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023 Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 04:32 PM
