New ZealandNo trial for former teacher accused of abusing kids: 'The stress would reduce his lifespan'Graeme Collett was accused of indecently assault five girls - but there won't be a trial.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This is his lucky day' says woman after hearing former teacher's abuse trial won't go aheadIt took police 15 years to charge former teacher. But, now he doesn't have to stand trial.08 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTech Tinder: Meet the IT companies swiping the skill shortageThey want to get more young Māori, Pasifika and women into tech.08 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Don't like their rules? Don't choose the schoolOPINION: It infuriates me when parents complain about school rules they signed up to.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents called out for lying about mental health to get work extensionsStudents faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.07 Aug 03:00 AM
EntertainmentFocus: Jon Toogood jamming with students celebrating KiwianaJon Toogood will soon be joining New Zealand’s finest musicians on the acclaimed Come Together Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers tour. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Aug 08:19 PM
EducationWhangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipelineWhangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs taxi contract torn up after two weeksCo-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.06 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo bosses at top school struck down with serious health issues months apartThe pair have been forced to resign or take leave because of serious health issues.06 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe making inquiries at Te Aroha College over 'staff wellbeing' complaintA formal investigation has not yet been launched.06 Aug 01:13 AM
OpinionMalia Pole'o: Where are our Pasifika teachers?Opinion: Almost 10 per cent of state students are Pasifika and need their peers.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpulsion apology: Ombudsman says school board job 'horrendously difficult'Ombudsman sympathises with difficult school decisions but says boards must follow the law.05 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandA student was expelled after telling a teacher to 'f*** off'. Now the school's been told to apologiseTeen was expelled after swearing at teacher during argument over an iPad.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Let's choose our words more carefully when discussing mātauranga Māori and scienceThere is no single answer to the question "what is science?".04 Aug 02:50 AM
New Zealand'I tried until the last minute': Rural town's only early learning centre closesIt follows a long-standing struggle to draw qualified early childhood teachers to Lumsden.03 Aug 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Māori vs science debate misses pointIndigenous knowledge should be valued beside Western systems, not pitted against them.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded schoolOffer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.02 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandSchool transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs studentsSome students have been unable to get to school following the switch to Co-op Taxis.01 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Falling through the cracks': Education ministry's warning about failing studentsRush to remove National Standards have left few measurements of student's progress.01 Aug 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Logan: University of Auckland and cancel cultureOPINION: How did we end up shouting down a defence of scientific methodology?01 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuStudents reply to letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't scienceMāori and Pasifika students say "merge of sciences" in their course is much more engaging.30 Jul 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandDoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposalDepartment of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.29 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool builds get $16.5 million top-upMinister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.29 Jul 03:05 AM
KahuFantastic Four: The schools walking the Treaty talkFour schools recognised on efforts to better recognise Māori language and culture.28 Jul 10:45 PM
Kahu'Scientific racism': Experts reject claim Māori knowledge isn't scienceDiminshing role of Māori knowledge a tool for 'exclusion and exploitation', rebuttal says.28 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPatrick Walsh: School exclusions need to endOPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.28 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: My issue with single-sex schoolsOPINION: One researcher says parents have been "sold a myth" about student achievement.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaxxers target school board meetings, hand flyers to students, email principalsThose against the Covid 19 vaccine have been targeting schools to spread their message.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Uni dean resigns from acting dean role over letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't scienceProfessor says his leadership likely to cause division at among Auckland Uni scientists.28 Jul 02:32 AM
KahuOtago University researchers benefit from $13m in fundingResearch related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.27 Jul 09:27 PM
Kahu'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not scienceThe letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.27 Jul 09:00 PM
KahuCalls for cultural competency in the classroomPresident of Te Akatea has no doubt that there is a problem with the school system.26 Jul 09:29 PM
Education$11m to help overcrowded Northland schoolsRuakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.26 Jul 06:03 AM
