New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to lifeTūranga Tangata Rite's new school building to become school syllabus.12 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' beltsGisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.26 Nov 10:23 PM
EducationUnion takes legal action against AUT over 170 job cutsThe job losses were announced at the end of last month for full-time academic positions.24 Nov 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Not fit for purpose anymore': Mum battles school over Crocs banMum's battle after school puts foot down on newly fashionable Crocs.23 Nov 04:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 5Willie settles into his role as team captain and finds a good use for Sefo’s leadership qualities. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 6Hame struggles to strike a balance between his rugby ambitions and his family’s religious expectations. The team faces their first big challenge in a match versus Aorere College. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 7Nga is “a rugby scientist” on the field but he struggles in class. Coach Saua teams up with an innovative teacher to help Nga get the most out of his education. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 2Star player Benaiah strives to keep his family happy as Tangaroa play a pre-season match against Alfriston College. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 8Benaiah has an amazing opportunity and a big decision to make. The Tangaroa College First XV fight to make their mark in their final game of the season. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 1Meet the boys of the Tangaroa College First XV and the coach that turned the team from a struggling side to 1A contenders. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
SportThe Blue Wall - Episode 4Coach Saua has his work cut out for him choosing a team captain. In the running are the quick-talking, charismatic Sefo and the smart, sensible Willie. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
VideoThe Blue Wall - Episode 3Coach Saua Leaupepetele tries to get the most out of an ambitious young player whose biggest fight is with his own fitness. Video / Anthony Costello Watch22 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandStudent faces suspension after active shooter threat saw school locked downThe school was locked down last week due to an active shooter threat.15 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandGovt considering paid placements for nursing students, push for second Harbour Bridge & Republican upset in US | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 November, 2022 The Government considering paid placements for nursing students, why a second Harbour Bridge could be better than a tunnel & major midterm Republican upset in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 04:26 PM
New Zealand‘This will be financially devastating for us’: Autistic boy rebuffed by local schoolBrody McDonald ran onto the road twice on his first day of school. He wasn't allowed back.09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Tertiary education staff are building our futureOPINION: Greens call upon Govt to resolve education job crisis.08 Nov 04:00 PM
Education'Resilient' bunch: Exams start for thousands of Bay students'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Education'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year''Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Education'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happinessNorthland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There's just no extra money': Parents grapple with rising prices as cost-of-living crisis bites'It's really hard just trying to put food on the table at the moment.'04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools install vape detectors as teen vaping risesOne in five secondary students is estimated to have taken up vaping.01 Nov 05:18 PM
New Zealand'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and finedCaroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.01 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandTEU 'disgusted and horrified' over AUT decision to cut 170 academic jobsAUT has announced it will cut 170 academic jobs - 20 more than it had earlier proposed.31 Oct 01:08 AM
BusinessBusinesswoman honoured for achievement, generosityFormer Woodford House student's achievements acknowledged.30 Oct 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheating scandal: NZ uni students paying Chinese company's ghostwriters for papersWhistleblower dubbed 'The Kenyan' claims to have helped hundreds of students.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt ministry spends $100k on new website - then scraps itThe link to the curriculum wellbeing page still shows up as blank.27 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaCoaches inspired new principal to teachPrincipalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.26 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Grammar threatens to withhold school reports if parents don't pay feesParent alleges bullying by school during cost of living crisis.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'National outrage': Just 2 per cent of decile 1 students pass NCEA writing pilotFrom 2024 students will need to pass the standard to pass NCEA.25 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandParents at war: Judge rules on which school child should attendSeparated parents at odds over primary school of choice.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt pushing on with NCEA changes as only a third pass writing standardThe standards will be introduced nationwide in 2024.21 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeDilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.20 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandDilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resignMurray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".19 Oct 06:20 AM
New ZealandCatholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's requestOne victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.18 Oct 01:28 AM