New ZealandAl-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdownTwo South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandTwo Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed todayStudents have been told to stay home today.08 Sep 08:56 PM
New ZealandShould a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.06 Sep 05:03 AM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengHow bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plansEducators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.01 Sep 08:06 PM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland academics launch revolt over course shake-upStand-off between bosses and academics at NZ’s largest university takes dramatic turn.29 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationAcclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programmeFunding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.28 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPadsJo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / GettyWatch27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRedemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.Watch23 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandMore 5-year-olds starting school with low speaking skills - teachersTeachers have reported multiple cases of 5-year-olds with poor language skills.21 Aug 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to schoolHundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Education'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closureWellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 01:31 AM
New ZealandAre you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctlyChristopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.09 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandKids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed schoolDocuments reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.08 Aug 08:19 PM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandScreen time creating ADHD-like behaviour at school, teachers bearing bruntPeople can present with ADHD symptoms from being in front of a screen.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHDTeachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / GettyWatch05 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationPM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' PolicyOn Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.Watch05 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandLabour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.04 Aug 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s futureParents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bitesNot just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.04 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationChildren’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston NorthGovernment's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.20 Jul 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol studentsThe Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.17 Jul 05:27 PM
New ZealandESOL teacher shortage puts schools under pressureEducation leaders have described having to use libraries and halls as classrooms.14 Jul 09:05 PM
EducationTe Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exerciseForecasts revealed the institute's polytechnics face four years of financial losses.11 Jul 11:25 PM
Education'Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plansEmails fuel English teachers’ fears about the likely content of rewritten curriculum.09 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandEarly childhood centre’s licence to be cancelledCountry Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.07 Jul 10:14 PM
New Zealand'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor healthThe risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.04 Jul 12:01 PM
New ZealandTruancy crackdown sees fewer kids taken out of school to go on holidayParents are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, new data shows.02 Jul 03:29 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs to invest in more school-based healthcareOPINION: Health can have a big impact on learning and development.02 Jul 12:10 AM
