New ZealandCall to scrap NCEA exams as students 'choose life over education'Students staying at home: 'They are choosing life over education.'02 Sep 08:05 AM
New ZealandCollege-branded mask now part of school's uniformMore school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.02 Sep 06:21 AM
New Zealand'Much-loved' former teacher named as fatal crash victimRachel Pawsey was killed in a crash between her motorbike and a car in Upper Hutt.02 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Shaw, Peters and Robertson in Judith Collins’ firing line James Shaw, Winston Peters and Grant Robertson were all in Judith Collins' line of fire with their use of government funds and Covid-19 response. Video / Mark MitchelWatch02 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins calls for James Shaw's resignationJames Shaw has apologised for his mistake in granting the Green School $11.7 million.01 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandGreen School at centre of $12m funding debacle struggling with backlashEco-school has become a political football, chief executive says.01 Sep 05:24 PM
New ZealandFunding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.01 Sep 06:25 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Arden labels Mosque gunman 'terrorist entity'PM Jacinda Ardern designated the Christchurch Mosque gunman a 'terrorist entity' and commented on the Greens backing $11.7m grant for exclusive private school. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandTreasury opposed Green School grantTreasury advice showed the Green School does not have "full private school registration".01 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandSchool saga puts Greens 'at risk' at election, Shaw has no plans to resignShaw says $11.7m funding to Taranaki Green School was 'an error of judgment'.31 Aug 11:45 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum-of-five daughters on STEM crusade'Because we have five girls, they're growing up knowing that they can do anything.'31 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandIt's safe to send the kids to school - Chris HipkinsStudents would not be allowed back at school if the risk was too big, says Chris Hipkins.31 Aug 09:13 PM
New ZealandPrimary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students backMāngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.31 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandNational: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controlsNational signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.31 Aug 02:10 AM
KahuOtago refuses to release document on med school quotasThey're considering imposing caps on the number of Māori admissions to its medical school.30 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandMt Albert Grammar making progress in getting all students and teachers Covid-19 testsSchool's principal says it will reopen whether all the results have come in or not.30 Aug 06:41 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: A terrible stuff-up? Or new political direction for Greens?Move to put nearly $12m into new for-profit school was always going to be controversial.30 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland 'ploughing ahead' with move to level 2, Minister of Health saysSource of Auckland's outbreak still a mystery as end of level 3 lockdown looms.29 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandAuckland cluster: Virus tests may delay reopening of top Auckland girls schoolA St Cuthbert's sports team is being tested after playing against a MAGS team.29 Aug 06:20 PM
New ZealandGreen School funding: Shane Jones defends controversial projectNational says the Government needs to check whether taxpayers have to 'swallow the rat'.29 Aug 06:10 AM
New ZealandExperts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'29 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandCatherine Delahunty criticises Govt's funding of 'green' private schoolGreen Party co-leader James Shaw is facing criticism from his own party members.28 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland school bans teachers' use of racial slur after parents protestMinistry of Education is working with Race Relations Commissioner to set new guidelines.28 Aug 05:19 PM
New Zealand$250,000 debts: 'I may be a great teacher... but I am not a business owner'Childcare owner "went on overseas trips" while owing $250,000 in taxes.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beyond a moment of stupidity': Deputy principal punched boy in 'play fight'Disciplinary tribunal says deputy principal should have been stood down for two terms.28 Aug 09:00 AM
New Zealand'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplacesDr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.28 Aug 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentDon't waste this crisis: Nine ideas for a stronger economyWe don't want to go back to the "normal" economy - it didn't deliver.28 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandJames Shaw urges voters not to ditch Greens over 'one mistake'Finance Minister Grant Robertson has ruled out pulling money for the exclusive school.28 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools to re-open Monday despite fresh transmission fearsAnother high school pupil tested positive on Thursday but classes are back Monday.28 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand'The gap is pretty big': Talks pause on ECE teacher payECE teachers could be getting paid up to 30 per cent less than those in kindergartens.27 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandPressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green schoolJames Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.27 Aug 08:34 PM
LifestyleChildren might play a bigger role in Covid-19 transmission than first thoughtCases in children are being overlooked, and they may be equally as infectious as adults.27 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandSchools ask for free lunches soonerSchools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.27 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandSchools 'horrified' at Greens backing $11.7m grant for exclusive private schoolNational has called the grant a 'dirty little deal'.27 Aug 05:57 AM
