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
New ZealandNew education advice 'not fit for purpose' say teachersNew advice for education misses the real drivers behind poor performance, say teachers.16 Jun 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Acting like a private school': Mum hits back after Auckland school bars sonAn Auckland family wants their child to be able to attend his local school.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EducationDr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ SchoolEnglish primatologist Dr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ School in Remuera to support her Roots & Shoots programme. Video / NZheraldWatch10 Jun 05:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Where is the funding for ECE care? - Marek TesarOPINION: The latest Budget offered little to nothing to ECE providers.06 Jun 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party deathThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelinesChildren as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.25 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew teachers fail to make the grade on basic knowledgeMany primary teachers lack the most basic school qualifications, according to a report.23 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandFrank Film 2024 episode 3: Rod Carr and the Teen Climate ActivistsClimate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video / Frank FilmWatch22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kids are inventing gadgets to save the world!Reporter Oscar talks to students in a contest to use STEAM to solve problems in the community, and you can enter too! Head over to samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrowWatch19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharter Schools could increase govt costs - reportCharter school students were likely to be funded at a higher per-student rate.17 May 12:40 AM
