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Teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes

Government-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.

Why childcare costs could be set to rise

Two parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.

Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

Iwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.

Embattled Teaching Council CEO resigns after release of two critical reports

The council launched an employment process last week concerning its CEO.

Teacher having manic episode swore at students, drank booze on school grounds and accessed porn

The overseas-trained teacher had only been at a NZ school for a week.

Uni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paper

The student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.

Ex-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at school

Police say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.

Teacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence

Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't.

Fresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic college

Father Rowan Donoghue is already before the courts for six sex charges.

'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister says

Simeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.

'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name

The programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.

Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open

The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.

Sir John Key steps up as Crimson chair as firm eyes potential offshore IPO

A Silicon Valley heavy-hitter has also been named on the board.

Teaching Council lost focus on child safety, damning review finds

Consultant Debbie Francis warns the council needs ‘significant transformation’.

‘We’re not meant to know that’: Teacher loses job after student information shared with son in prison

A halt has been placed on the teacher's 44-year career.

Statutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's board

Education officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns.