New ZealandNorthcote College blaze: School shuts next week for demolition of burnt asbestos-filled buildingThe 100-year-old pavilion contained asbestos that is now being removed.21 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to pack in emergency ‘grab and go’ bagsNema urges a personalised grab bag for every person in your household.16 Feb 02:54 AM
PremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching Council13 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's going to rock the town': Mayor says fatal school bus crash has devastated the community10 Feb 10:10 PM
New Zealand‘We’re not meant to know that’: Teacher loses job after student information shared with son in prison10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 700 Education Ministry staff to try win back lost pay following partial strike09 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staff09 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandYoung melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines''You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'06 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
New Zealand'We’re not geared up for this': Muslim volunteers monitoring for online threatsNon-Govt bodies such as the Islamic group Fianz lead the referrals on terrorist content.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Wake-up call': Public service told to check all personal data dealsA separate review led by Paul James will look at current policy and operations settings. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent pulls pocket knife on another student in 'altercation' at schoolTwo boys have been stood down after today's incident.03 Feb 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zoneTwo schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The freedom, the flexibility': Auckland teacher couple on why they're homeschooling their sonsThe Ministry of Education predicts 11,179 children will be homeschooled this year.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTop Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principalNew principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.29 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Where do we put them?': Rotorua school rolls rise but classroom space slimmingOtonga School is forecast to add 69 pupils, the biggest rise in Rotorua. 27 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandGloriavale Christian School to remain open, for nowThe Ministry of Education had planned to close the school from today.23 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 AM
OpinionOpen letter: Supporting early learning now is one of the most powerful investments our country can makeOPINION: Up to 400 early childhood centres could shut their doors by June 2026.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Urgent': Ministry intervenes at Akl school after ERO flags poor attendance, NCEA pass ratesFewer than a third of students passed NCEA level 1 or gained university entry.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They will lose money': Kāinga Ora to sell land it bought for $70.4m in 2021The state housing agency faced claims it overpaid for the Ferncliffe Farm site.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.15 Jan 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 Jan 12:36 AM
Auckland'Demonic serpents': Probe launched into exorcism claims at embattled Auckland schoolTwo staff were suspended over exorcism allegations, a third for 'claims of negligence'.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
