New ZealandNew report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violenceThe report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.17 Nov 10:18 PM
Construction'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture awardIt's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.16 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandNew teacher ‘dragged’ misbehaving student from class, leaving him bruisedThe student was found crying with bruises on his legs.09 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careCan 5000 new homes rise at Beachlands with no reticulated water, sewage?Bore water for homes and a new sewage treatment system are proposed by developers.06 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandECE teacher trapped child in tunnel, threatened to slap anotherShe grabbed another child by the forearm and lifted him 40-50cm off the ground.02 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandAnxiety in public service, literacy support down and Guy Fawkes pet plan| Focus Morning Bulletin November 2, 2023Half a million ballots uncounted - Luxon may need NZ First, 30% drop in literacy support via Reading Recovery in last 3 years and owners are being urged to have a pet plan as Guy Fawkes rolls around. Video / NZ Herald / AP / GettyWatch01 Nov 07:29 PM
New ZealandTeacher mistakenly synced personal photos, sexualised memes to school iPadA student discovered the photos of two teachers cuddling, and a meme about sex.31 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSchool cellphone bans are trending internationally. Do they work?New York Times: One in four countries has introduced policies on phone use in schools.31 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandMt Albert Grammar students claim final days of term cut to avoid 'prank day'Students claim even the teachers were not told today would mark the end of their classes.26 Oct 09:14 AM
New ZealandGuerilla Surgeon’s legacy continues: Te Awamutu College dairy farm to be soldBequeathed farm for sale by Te Awamutu College, but legacy continues.18 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandSchool principal’s husband convicted sex offender who held woman at knifepointParent calls for principal to resign and says situation displays 'poor judgment'.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMen who filmed children at Wellington primary school still remain unidentified six weeks onPolice are asking anyone with information that could identify the men to come forward.12 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Is this a Dunedin initiation or a CIA black site torture method?Fox Meyer of Critic Te Ārohi on the concerning rise of student hazing ceremonies.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner warns schools to think of risk before installing CCTV in bathroomsMore schools are beginning to consider surveillance cameras in student bathrooms.10 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandTold to strip, called ‘piggies’: Uni students' horrific initiation claimsAllegations of horrific flat initiations at the Dunedin university have continued.09 Oct 07:46 PM
PoliticsInform your vote - our sliding education levels and how political parties plan to lift themConcerns over gaps in the next generation of workers has employers worried.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Enormous loss': BestStart founder Chloe Wright diesThe officer of the NZ Order of Merit died at her Omokoroa home this weekend.24 Sep 03:27 AM
BusinessFree Starlink for 40 rural schoolsNetwork For Learning and 2degrees partner on Ministry of Education-funded programme.20 Sep 01:24 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEsThe party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.20 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandSexual offending throughout the decades: What Dilworth really knew and whenOne boy robbed a bank so he could try and flee the country to escape the abuse.19 Sep 01:03 AM
OpinionOpinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us backAnaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.13 Sep 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schoolsOPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns raised about school's board after staff exodusNgunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh needs students suffering under 'negligent' support modelPrincipals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Rutherford: Get politicians out of our schoolsOPINION: The solutions are already known and don't include trivial sloganeering.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools 'refuse to accept re-enrolment' amid truancy epidemicAttendance services are struggling to get serious truants back to class.28 Aug 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Not a pretty future': What the dire state of education means for the next generationThe latest data shows every measure going backwards; lowest school retention since 200927 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to help your child prepare for high schoolAs term four approaches, here's how to help the transition to high school.25 Aug 10:38 PM
KahuUnitec gallery showcases creative industriesToi o Wairaka 'has many roles' within the community.24 Aug 06:37 PM
New ZealandIncrease in new students puts strain on English language teachersA spike in enrolments of new migrant children has surprised some schools.24 Aug 02:20 AM
KahuFrom Rotorua to Harvard: Q&A with scholar set to chase his dreams in the US'I’ve always dreamed of improving people’s lives'.21 Aug 07:51 PM
New Zealand‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, awardUniversity of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.10 Aug 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fireThe centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.02 Aug 06:06 PM
