PremiumPremiumOpinionWake up: School science is being minimalisedOPINION: Those who can fix this are doing nothing, writes chemistry teacher.05 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Where's the science?': Teachers shocked at draft school curriculumAdvance copy of the new curriculum contains no mention of physics, chemistry or biology.04 Jul 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They don’t know what they’re doing is assault': Campaigners call for mandatory sexual consent education in schools'We know what happens when students don’t get this. We know sexual violence is endemic.'04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSchool of last resort: How to fix NZ’s vital but ignored alternative education systemNew Zealand’s alternative education system suffers from inadequate facilities.03 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandUniversity rankings: 'New Zealand continues to outperform relative to its size'New Zealand's eight universities are all ranked in the top 500 in the world.28 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics?'If they can't get them from Mum and Dad, they need to get them from school.'27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJob cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailoutThe institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Education Minister announces boost to tertiary education fundingEducation Minister Jan Tinetti and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced an extra $128 million to fund tertiary education providers over the next two years. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'not responsible' for all university failings - SepuloniNZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.26 Jun 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate and poor quality': Alternative education for at-risk teens slammedScathing report calls for a total overhaul of the system and more funding.26 Jun 06:31 PM
KahuKids Don't Come With a Manual - MECP2 duplication syndromeA lack of support from health agencies has left a mum of four struggling to keep up with caring for her son Te Kaha who has a rare genetic disorder - MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. Video / Faultline Films Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Weak universities diminish NZ’s resilienceOPINION: Staff are being let go from campuses across NZ as institutions tighten belts.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Langley: Breaking the bruising cycle over teachers’ payOPINION: Why butt heads over wage negotiations every two or three years?22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employersAn employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents to protest in support of teachers amid rolling strikesThe PPTA says strikes will keep going as it looks through the recommendations.18 Jun 11:51 PM
KahuKids Don't Come With a Manual - Reframing ADHDTakoha is bright and full of beans but his parents suspect he may have ADHD. They are unsure about getting him tested and want to understand how they can better support him. Video / Faultline Films Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch18 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Science education is dyingOpinion: Why have we abandoned teaching the very thinking that can save us?18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistakeTeachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.15 Jun 01:07 AM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Kids deserve fair shot at educationThe curriculum should require real knowledge to be taught, in detail, to all.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and appalled': University pays ex-Cabinet minister Steven Joyce nearly $1mInvoices from Joyce Advisory total $966,000 between December 2019 and December 2022.12 Jun 06:42 PM
New Zealand'No one's happy about this': Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial actionStudents will be rostered home for the rest of the term.12 Jun 07:55 AM
New ZealandBig drop reported in teacher traineesUniversities report a slump in students entering teaching programmes.11 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandEmail confirming Otago University cuts released 'prematurely'University spokesman says proposed changes are not yet finalised.08 Jun 07:04 PM
New ZealandPrincipal says teachers accepting govt offer paves way for future improvementsThe changes could keep teachers in the profession, a Far North principal says.07 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandScience and tradition merge for new parenting show for whānauA new TV show is delivering traditional Māori parenting advice to whānau.06 Jun 09:18 PM
New ZealandNo more strikes: Primary teachers vote to accept government offerThe agreement follows a long negotiation campaign that included multiple strikes.06 Jun 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Rogers: Aversion to excellence is killing sciencesOpinion: Education programmes steadily dwindle as NZ embraces mediocracy.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers union tells members to reject pay offer - strikes to begin againThe PPTA has told its members they should reject the offers.30 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers' new pay offer: Lump sum of $4500, three pay risesTeachers' union members meeting today to consider the latest offer.30 May 07:26 PM
New ZealandOtago University withheld financial woes from staffA $37 million funding gap went unexplained in budget documentation.24 May 07:26 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Female sex offender teacher also inappropriate with other studentsThe teacher was convicted of engaging sexually with multiple students at the school.22 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandTeachers strike actions suspended after talks with ministerThe teachers union was planning to strike again this Thursday for certain year groups.21 May 10:31 PM
