Education'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease expertsChildren less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.26 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandPrincipal concerned for senior students and their learningPrincipal says students learn better when in a school environment.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'I just can't do this': Harried parents forgo home school'It's just a terrible situation and we're all trying to adapt to it and survive.'25 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandUnions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employeesAdvocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.25 Apr 08:48 PM
New ZealandChildcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in carsSandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How will history judge NZ's Covid-19 response?We say: The Government's call to "go hard and go early" appears to have paid off.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We will open for one child': Kindergartens expect numbers to buildMost early childhood services will open despite coronavirus fears and low numbers.25 Apr 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Being strong-armed out of money': Uni tells students to pay fee for unoccupied roomsThe move has been described as "bizarre" by one MP.24 Apr 11:49 PM
EducationSmall attendances likely at Whanganui education centresEducators prepare for what will level 3 look like for schools.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The positive effects of learning at homeCOMMENT: Home schooling during lockdown has certainly been a learning curve.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool gives kids Lego for lockdownChildren have been given 10 creative tasks to do with their free Lego characters.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāngere Central School hands out Lego for students during lockdown Māngere Central School student Isobel Latif, aged 6, deeply engaged in her new Lego set provided by the school. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandLevel 3 backdown: Kids can use playgroundsPlaygrounds can now open at childcare centres but are still closed in schools and parks.23 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandShould bus passengers wear masks: AT and health officials at oddsNew Zealand's health boss and Auckland Transport at odds over passenger masks.23 Apr 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationPreschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mumSchools and early childhood centres will open on April 2922 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland ranked first in the world for sustainabilityBeating 850 others, it was recognised for its marine sustainability and land protection.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools: 'We'll do our bit for the recovery'Schools expect only 5 to 10 per cent of students to turn up in alert level 3.22 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandPM's former principal hits back at her comments: 'I don't want an epidemic in my community'"We don't want a situation to develop where all of the hard work is undone."22 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's former school is not happy with her back-to-classroom plan. How she respondedMorrinsville College principal's warning: 'Children can contract Covid and they can die'.22 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandKiwi home-learning TV host apologises after outrage over pillowNathan Wallis was slammed for pillow featuring the confederate flag.21 Apr 08:07 AM
KahuRevealed: Surprising stat that allowed NZ schools to openMinistry says closing schools and childcare reduces deaths by only 2 to 4 per cent.21 Apr 07:13 AM
New ZealandEarly learning centres facing a minefield of challenges to reopen'You cannot change a nappy and social distance': educators question reopening risks.21 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandQ&A on schools: How will bubbles work? Are there enough teachers? Can kids use the playgrounds?Ashley Bloomfield and Iona Holsted answered people's Facebook questions.21 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandHipkins: Govt 'won't be heavy-handed' if childcares stay shutHipkins: 'We are not being too heavy-handed on this.'21 Apr 03:40 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Are teachers doing their bit?COMMENT: Parents and teachers are concerned about the decision to reopen schools.21 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirusThere are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.Watch21 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandReopening schools 'a calculated risk' - expertExperts say we don't know how much children transmit Covid-19 to others.21 Apr 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Take a breath New Zealand': it's time to support parents and teachersAn Auckland mum is on a mission to spread calm after return to school furore online.20 Apr 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disturbing': ECE services feel ignored by GovernmentThe Early Childhood Council had called for centres to remain closed until alert level 2.20 Apr 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNeed a new laptop? Why it might take months to get onePlus: Ministry of Education updates on its mega-order.20 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandLockdown stand-off: Kids not as contagious says Bloomfield; childcare centres refuse to reopenSome childcare centres will stay closed, but most schools will open on April 29.20 Apr 04:54 PM
New ZealandPM on why she's left it for parents to decide when their kids will go back to schoolPM confirms parents will decide if children go back to school.20 Apr 05:40 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Schools should decide when to reopen - Teaching CouncilThe council wrote a letter to the Education Minister about the issue of reopening.19 Apr 07:00 PM
