New ZealandScared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/hLives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere is the Masterton college of rizzcraft and sigmatry? Ask GoogleSchools across NZ have had their names changed on Google Maps.02 Oct 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's education roadmap will hopefully avoid potholesEDITORIAL: Ministers brandishing the stick to lift the appalling statistics.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolent student behaviour spikes post-pandemic, schools reportStand-downs and suspensions have increased in schools since 2023.29 Sep 08:36 PM
New ZealandSkipping school to save on air fares? Why some parents say it makes senseParents face fines for kids missing school, but many find early travel worthwhile.29 Sep 07:22 PM
EducationExplainer: What happens on a teacher-only day?The Government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?27 Sep 02:16 AM
EducationCrackdown starts now: Seymour says attending today's climate strike counts as truancyThe Associate Education Minister says skipping class to strike would be 'unjustified'.26 Sep 08:43 PM
EducationTe Pāti Māori warns of ‘million Māori’ wrath over axed $30m te reo programmeLabour's Willow-Jean Prime: 'You can't value te reo Māori while cutting vital resources.'26 Sep 03:17 AM
Education$30m cut from te reo Māori programme to boost maths curriculumEducation Minister Erica Stanford said the te reo Māori initiative lacked accreditation.25 Sep 07:06 PM
New ZealandUniversities facing strike action offering pay rises of 2-3%But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a 6% pay rise for its members.24 Sep 08:52 AM
New ZealandAct concerned by university's travel funding guidelinesAUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference.24 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandDunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email receivedThe online threat was made as students were arriving for class.23 Sep 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Petrified they'll succeed': Seymour blasts teacher unions worried about charter schoolsThe first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.19 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandEducation changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.18 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachersIt beggars belief to see the union's opposition.17 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandExperienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisisEnrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew NCEA Level 1 standards adding to workload for teachers and studentsFrom this year, NCEA level 1 had fewer achievement standards available in each subject.16 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandWestern Springs College reopens after bomb threatSeniors arriving for exams had gathered on the field.15 Sep 08:55 PM
New Zealand'We're delighted': Shift in culture at Mount Albert Grammar since cellphone ban introducedThe school says students are more active and connecting at break times.15 Sep 05:21 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for studentsHard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.13 Sep 04:30 AM
KahuMāori education advisory group set up to improve outcomesEducation Minister says group will focus on lifting achievement for Māori learners.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bitesThe PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.09 Sep 05:00 PM
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
