'I'm striking for our children': Striking teachers in their own words
Teachers strike over stalled pay talks with the Ministry of Education.
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Focus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZ
Schools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ Herald
Thousands of teachers set to strike, CRL drags on until 2026 & are we in a recession already? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2023
Teachers get set to strike, heartbroken family of cyclone victim desperate for answers and why the country could already be in recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at school
Education Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.
‘They’re leaving for the lifestyle’: Teachers are struggling to work under pressure
The role of school principal has high turnover due to the mounted pressures on staff.
Another 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at school
The lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.
How can we solve low literacy and numeracy test scores?
School test design could be making exams more difficult than they should be.
$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023
Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
School truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals say
Schools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.
Getting kids to school a rough ride in Northland
Buses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?
The 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focus
Tauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Schools hit by flooding: Who's making the call on return to class
Decision on resuming class up to each school, officials say.
NZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023
Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Tertiary fees-free policy appears to benefit wealthier students
The Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
'Significant risks': Documents warn of pandemic impact in schools
The amount of damage done to school's during lockdown's is significant, says report.
Six-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school bus
Police confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
'Concerning': Little priority given to sex education in schools, teachers say
A key finding was the amount of time schools allocated to the subject.
School truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parents
Truancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.
Local Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' belts
Gisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.
'Great sadness': Student dies at Auckland intermediate school
The school is working with the Ministry of Education crisis team.
Opinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?
OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.
Auckland Grammar threatens to withhold school reports if parents don't pay fees
Parent alleges bullying by school during cost of living crisis.
Te Wānanga o Raukawa seeks independence from the Crown
Te Wānanga o Raukawa wants to better reflect the way it operates and works with iwi.
New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry
One parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.
EIT will lose name in mega merger
The longstanding institute of technology is set for a name change as part of the merger.
Teacher funding to schools cut
Hundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.
Ministry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closed
The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.
Principals warn of spike in students dropping out
Schools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.
Lights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated building
The building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.
'Totally appalling': Parents demand answers from school which hired rapist
The teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.