New ZealandCompulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - ArdernMore than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.16 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirmsThe Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.14 Mar 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international studentsFears of 'huge impact' on school culture.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren turned into gang members by statePaora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.14 Mar 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Hearty, home-cooked kai': Owhata School and hapū get lunch to students learning from homeThe partnership rolled out at the start of term.12 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandThree quarters of schools dealing with Covid casesNew cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.10 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYouth violence has risen during Covid epidemicNapier video shows student knocked out and motionless on ground.10 Mar 02:19 AM
New ZealandStudent knocked out in fight on school groundsSchool working with families of students involved in fight09 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandTop school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forwardPinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns over renewed teacher shortage as NZ borders openAt the start of the pandemic, many teachers returned to New Zealand from overseas.09 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLessons in the forest, no safety rules: How to teach a toddler, the Scandi wayTimes: "I've never met a child who doesn't suit this kind of learning."08 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
BusinessChurch trust writes off $14.8m in Hawke's Bay schools' debtsAnglican Church trust writes off $14.8m in loans advanced to stop schools from closing.08 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Going to have to eat ramen': The rising cost of being a teacherConsultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop school, doctor warns of students' dangerous blackout gameClips of NZ students depriving themselves of oxygen have been appearing online.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP: 'A teacher said I would be just another Māori with six babies to six different dads'ACT MP and other Kiwi women confront bias ahead of International Women's Day.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Nonsensical': More than 30,000 rapid tests seized at borderIs Australia winning the RAT race? Seized rapid tests slammed after school denied.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool bus operators try to steer through driver shortagesSchool transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apologyGlenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Big problems on little shoulders': How Sir John Kirwan is tackling mental health through primary schoolsThe All Black legend wants mental health to be a school subject like reading or maths.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll-boys school latest to apologise for historical incidentsTauranga Boys' College says a review of historical harassment was not good enough.04 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandVaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challengeAnother challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.03 Mar 02:30 AM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Poverty shouldn't be accepted part of tertiary study pathInequity exists at all stages of NZ education but is shamefully baked in for uni students.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationOnline classes under way at University of OtagoAn isolated start to the semester for students and teaching staff alike at Otago.01 Mar 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: When back to school isn't normalOPINION: Schools are doing it tough, trying to provide safe environments for students.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnderserved learners miss out on billions in lost wagesThose who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoking among young teens hits record lowWhile fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.26 Feb 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases riseTeacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.25 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid casesThe move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.24 Feb 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-freeRuawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.23 Feb 04:00 PM