New ZealandEarly Childhood funding will make 'all the difference' to familiesNew conditions around the 20 hours free early learning could save parents even more money.18 May 06:35 AM
New Zealand'It's not new money’: $60m school expansion sparks Budget rowPrincipal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.17 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandTaking a trip down memory lane at Norsewood SchoolLynn Kirkland taught at Norsewood School 50 years ago.17 May 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A worsening trend': Hundreds of early learning centres close down285 early learning centres have closed in two years.17 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandMajor reading test ranks NZ with Spain for kids' achievementsKiwi kids are still mad about reading, according to a recent report.17 May 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NCEA has value and portabilityOpinion: An academic writes in defence of the oft-criticised education qualification.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOverworked, underpaid: What nurses and teachers want from the BudgetThese vital professionals want to see a commitment to real change.16 May 05:00 PM
KahuNew book shows how a Pākehā woman changed views of Te TiritiRuth Ross is remembered for her perspective on the Treaty of Waitangi.15 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCost of free school lunches a hungry hole in Budget 2023Covid money funded free school lunches, now the chicken (wraps) are coming home to roost.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily with autistic son denied residencyThe 7-year-old requires education funding at the "very high needs" level.15 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Been traumatised’: Boost to mental health funding in schools praisedStudents are back at school. But mental health issues are expected to continue.15 May 04:12 AM
KahuSPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across AotearoaSPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.15 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandSliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroomStudents still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.14 May 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.12 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandPrimary school teachers reject third pay offerTeachers say they are frustrated by the lack of progress.12 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandAbbey Caves student death and NZ’s tragic outdoor education historyAbbey Caves tragedy a terrible reminder of 2008 Mangatepopo canyoning disaster.11 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland school axes 'dumbed down' NCEA for its own diplomaSt Cuthbert's says new Level 1 curriculum will not provide sufficient, in-depth learning.11 May 06:17 PM
New Zealand'I don't smack children': Childcare centre owner denies allegations of misconduct'I advocate for children, not against them. I would never smack a child...' she said.11 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandAbbey Caves tragedy: 111 caller describes teacher’s efforts to save studentsTeacher in charge collapsed in tears when he realised one of them was missing.10 May 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Tired of saying the same thing': Tauranga teachers to join strike actionMinistry says latest offer gave teachers a maximum base salary of $100k by end of 2024.10 May 10:17 PM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal hears kura concerns on autonomyYesterday was the last day for the tribunal to hear the kura grievances.10 May 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortagePrincipal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.10 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortagePrincipal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.10 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty dire': Early childhood teachers have little hope for future of the sectorAlmost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles scare: ‘I think we have dodged a bullet on this one’“We’re not out of the woods yet but it’s looking promising," Dr Nikki Turner says.10 May 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitOpinion: Working fulltime and studying? Why you should hang in thereMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whānau Ora students show why it's worth being committed.10 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScholarship recipient connects with home while abroadLee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers rolling strike action begins todayThe strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.08 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandPay gap: Has sexism suppressed teachers’ pay?Unions say teaching undervalued as care of children historically viewed as women's work.08 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high schoolIt's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreschool teacher accused of smacking kids, abusing staffA daycare centre owner has been accused of serious misconduct over 10 years.08 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students suffer while landlords profit off allowance increasesOn average, those sharing a flat spend 56 per cent of their weekly income on rent.08 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Staff, students at affected school lack 'adequate' immunityAlbany Senior High School student tested positive for the virus last week.07 May 09:10 PM
