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PPTA calls off industrial action as it agrees to arbitration

All industrial action immediately called off.

'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school video

A parent from one of the schools called the sharing of the video 'designed to shame'.

Do young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employers

An employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.

'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with student

A school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.

NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads

They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.

School staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistake

Teachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.

Rolling strikes bring disappointment and frustration

The rostering home of students will continue until the end of the term.

Senior Nat apologises for calling Education Minister a ‘good girl’

Comment could not be heard from the public gallery but was picked up by microphone.

Childcare waitlist warnings as 20-hours-free scheme extended

Australia is trying to poach teachers as centres prepare for increasing demand.

Commissioner to replace board of trustees at school which hired a rapist

A commissioner has been appointed after the entire board resigned this week.

Early Childhood funding will make 'all the difference' to families

New conditions around the 20 hours free early learning could save parents even more money.

Budget 2023: Video game industry gets its tax rebate, but it’s half the Aussie scheme; full tech wrap

PLUS: Tech industry reaction to a Budget that was slim pickings for the sector.

'A worsening trend': Hundreds of early learning centres close down

285 early learning centres have closed in two years.

Major reading test ranks NZ with Spain for kids' achievements

Kiwi kids are still mad about reading, according to a recent report.

The NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1

A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.

Primary school teachers reject third pay offer

Teachers say they are frustrated by the lack of progress.