CrimeName revealed: Former Dilworth music teacher accused of historic sexual abuseLeonard Cave was hired at Dilworth in 1975 to run the Auckland school's music department.17 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandWaikato school apologises to staff over rumours of 'no substance', issued Worksafe improvement noticeBoard sorry for 'any distress' caused by claims teachers had faked permission slips.17 Nov 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobbyBut high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.17 Nov 03:12 AM
Kahu94% kura staff have had at least one dose of Covid vaccineThe vast majority of kura kaupapa Māori and kohanga reo staff have had the first dose.16 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandClass action: Auckland schools reopen after three monthsAuckland schools will be operating a bit differently today when they reopen their doors.16 Nov 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationHealth and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandateWait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYear 13 at King's College tests positive for Covid-19Kings College is among a number of school with Covid-19 cases.16 Nov 10:01 AM
New Zealand'Letdown': Up to 30 students at top Auckland school drunk on last dayA group of up to 30 students have been banned from official end-of-year celebrations.16 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandMasks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to schoolPrimary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.16 Nov 06:18 AM
New Zealand'A real shock': Schools scramble to cover for unvaccinated teachersSchools use a range of stop-gap measures on day one of vaccine mandate.16 Nov 05:50 AM
New ZealandEast Auckland Covid-positive student infectious at school for five daysA student at Pakuranga Heights School has tested positive for Covid-19.16 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandPoll reveals public's view on vaccine mandatesIt comes as mandates kick in this week for health and education workers.16 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: Why not all Y 9&10s are returning to school just yetMore secondary school students will be allowed back as Covid restrictions ease, but as Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says not all schools will be racing kids back into the classroom. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Nov 03:06 AM
PoliticsDisabled people at risk from 'selfish' anti-vaxxersWith vaccine mandate imminent, some schools don't know how kids will get taught.15 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM on schools struggling to stay open due to vaccine mandatesThe Prime Minister is asked about schools struggling to stay open due to vaccine mandates. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Nov 10:13 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected Auckland high school teacher was at school while infectiousA member of the faculty at Baradene College has tested positive for the coronavirus.15 Nov 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPrincipals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks inNorthland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals worried ahead of vaccine deadline:'Probably one of the worst days of my career'School principals hope vaccination-resistant teachers will get the jab before midnight.15 Nov 05:55 AM
New ZealandFather shocked after 2yo found wandering outside Auckland daycareA truck driver found Terrence and returned him to the centre, the boy's father said.15 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandTeaching staff farewelled ahead of vaccine mandate deadlineTeachers not getting Covid jab 'doesn't change who they are as a person', principal says.15 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandPrincipal faces 'awful vindictive' abuse for supporting vaccine mandateShe says she has been accused of being "complicit in mass genocide".14 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandD-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrowTeachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.14 Nov 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schoolsTawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | How students can catch up with lost class timeOPINION: National education spokesman outlines his plan to get schools back on track.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school loomsTomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.13 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandTeacher tests positive at top Auckland schoolOne student deemed close contact, while health teams dismiss concerns over mask use.13 Nov 07:15 AM
New Zealand175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and TaupōThere are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.13 Nov 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen at Waikato college tests positive for Covid-19A senior student at Ōtorohanga College has tested positive for Covid-19.12 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandSchools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn upEducation Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMIT students sent home after classmate tests positive for Covid-19A deep clean is underway at MIT in Otara after a student returned a positive Covid test.11 Nov 10:18 PM
New Zealand'No jab, no job': Who's mandated, and when are the deadlines?Millions of workers will soon be covered by mandatory vaccine legislation.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers who don't want jab should resign now for kids' sake, principal says'Individual freedom is great' but comes with a cost, Northland principal Pat Newman says.11 Nov 04:27 AM