Amy Wiggins
Education reporter, NZ Herald.
Amy Wiggins is the New Zealand Herald's education reporter.
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'They would have been better off guessing' - why Kiwi kids can't do maths
Educators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.
More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
Teachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.
Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Daycare food fight: Sausages, dried fruit, popcorn, raw apples banned
Watermelon seeds must be removed and peas cooked and mashed for under 3s.
'Soft touch': Taxpayers foot bill for foreigners' hospital debts
'Payment to be agreed to, before medical care is provided.'
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
Live: 'Ferocious and deadly' - family loses 2 brothers to Covid; Global cases at new daily record
'We are absolutely devastated. Both people leave a huge gap in our family.'
Thousands of children suffer head injuries from sport
Kids playing rugby or netball made 5994 head or face injury claims in the last five years.
Safety fears: Muslim students in NZ being escorted to shops and university
Friday's attack has left hijab-wearing Muslim women scared to leave home.
Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.
Measles: Rest of NZ just as vulnerable to outbreak, experts warn
As Canterbury fights an outbreak experts warn against anti-vaccination event.
Epilepsy drug fear: 26 babies born with serious disorder
Babies are being born with a serious disorder because of a medication taken by their mums.
Money-laundering nurse has registration cancelled
A nurse convicted of laundering $300,000 in drug money will no longer be able to practice.
Folic acid should be mandatory in bread, science adviser says
Adding folic acid to all packaged bread could save 10 babies from a neural tube defect.
Bowel cancer: Plea to Kiwis – don't die of shame
Don't be afraid to talk about poos and bums – it just might save your life.
Meeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket list
At the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
First towns get ambulances double-crewed
The first towns to benefit from the double-crewing of all ambulances are announced.
Opinion: Pokies a waste of money
Gambling is one thing that really riles me up. It's just a total waste of money. More often than not you are going to lose money
Comvita restructure could mean lay-offs
Staff around the country were told a restructure could result in job losses at the honey and health products company.
Editorial: Kids in court rough justice
Turning 18 is a big deal in New Zealand. Once you're 18, you can drink, vote, smoke, buy scratchies, place bets at the TAB or use
Orca separated from pod in Bay of Plenty
An orca calf has been separated from its pod in the Bay of Plenty and experts, including the man who helped released Free Willy, are working to keep it alive.
Editorial: The fast track to outright inertia
As a society we seem to be getting more and more lazy. Far-fetched as it may seem, it does make me wonder if one day we really could
Editorial: Reality lessons in TV treats
Reality TV is a fad that was expected to die out a long time ago. But it has come a long way since then, covering every topic imaginable with dozens of shows.
Rotorua plays part in attracting cruise ships
Rotorua is receiving recognition for playing its part in attracting cruise liners to the Bay of Plenty in what is expected to be the most lucrative season.
Forestry novices learned in the field
Geoff and Gill Brann had no experience in forestry before they bought their property at Roydon Downs in 1963 but today they are being honoured for their work in the industry.