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'Skyrocketing levels of Jew hatred': Why NZ is not immune to rising antisemitism concerns
A Melbourne synagogue was set alight in an alleged antisemitic attack.
AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warning
Busted: 10 students took too long in the toilet, 88 had phones, 59 used AI.
Principals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons
Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.
'Reflection of whakapapa': Māori baby names reveal cultural trends
Aroha and Ariki were the most popular names for girls and boys for the third year running.
'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortages
In 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.
'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new space
The building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.
Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.
Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex
Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.
Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.
In China, preventing exam cheating in the AI era is a high-security operation
Students faced strict surveillance, including drones and metal detectors.
UK teens face two-hour cap on social media
Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.
'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.
Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.
School lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasion
The Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.
'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'
Opinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility
Financial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.
Editorial: Government must do better with school lunches
OPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.
'No evidence yet': Scrutiny over charter schools' reporting requirements
The Government allocated $153m to reintroduce charter schools over four years.
Family adds to calls for action after teen dies in run it straight tackle game
'Everyone needs to step up to the mark and condemn this activity.'
US to revoke visas for Chinese students linked to Communist Party
New visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.
'Room for growth': Plan to boost lagging international student numbers to pre-Covid levels
International education contributed $3b to NZ's economy last year.
More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury
Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.
Snug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school meals
Photos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.
Watch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028
The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland.
Govt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’
It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said.
'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential report
The High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.
How AI and mental health are shaping NZ's education challenges
A number of new challenges have risen for the education sector in recent years.