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Obituary: Lively doctoral scholar remembered for passion, enthusiasm

Talkative, flamboyant and enthusiastic, Malcolm-Buchanan was popular with all.

Best of 2019: 'Today's my day to wear the shoes, so I come to school'

'The level of hardship seems to be getting worse,' says KidsCan boss.

Classroom crunch: The areas where kids are learning in prefabs

A big backlog of school building work is blamed on an overstretched construction industry.

Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'

At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.

Cop said he reported teacher - new report says he didn't

Cops says he told Teachers' Council - but they called looking for answers.

Nanogirl: The simple secret to kids doing better at school

Children who have a post-lunch nap show better academic performance and are happier.

Schools going cool on cellphones

Concerns about children's wellbeing are overriding enthusiasm about digital learning.

Nikki Kaye's report card: Education Minister gets a 'F'

High level of disappointment in sector due to unmet election promises, MP says.

Surprise move: Striking teachers get paid

Ministry lays ground for talks by agreeing to pay striking teachers.

Striking teacher: 'It's not about my pay'

Striking teacher Peter Lyons says he is sick of the lip service from governments.

Kōhanga volunteers will get minimum wage by 2021

Extra funding for kōhanga reo, but no decision yet on kōhanga's broader future.

Tauranga developer Paul Adams made a knight

Paul Adams honoured for being one of the driving forces behind Tauranga's new campus.

Teacher action starts today with Year 9 students

Secondary teachers refuse to teach Year 9 students today despite talks.

Briar Lipson: School performance data key to collaboration

COMMENT: Education Minister has demonstrated how successful consultations can be.

Letters: Bridge fit for last century

The bridge may well be safe, but safe and adequate are hugely different things.

Wiremu Doherty: Only bilingual training will truly speak to Māori

COMMENT: The lack of Māori engagement in the education sector will not fix itself.