New ZealandNZ'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 HeraldWatch15 Jan 04:45 PM
VideoTertiary fees-free policy appears to benefit wealthier studentsThe Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship. Watch13 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
New Zealand'Significant risks': Documents warn of pandemic impact in schoolsThe amount of damage done to school's during lockdown's is significant, says report.08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandSix-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school busPolice confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDamning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done moreThe Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.01 Dec 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Concerning': Little priority given to sex education in schools, teachers sayA key finding was the amount of time schools allocated to the subject.30 Nov 07:38 PM
PoliticsSchool truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parentsTruancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.27 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' beltsGisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.26 Nov 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Great sadness': Student dies at Auckland intermediate schoolThe school is working with the Ministry of Education crisis team.10 Nov 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: 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.09 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Grammar threatens to withhold school reports if parents don't pay feesParent alleges bullying by school during cost of living crisis.25 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTe Wānanga o Raukawa seeks independence from the CrownTe Wānanga o Raukawa wants to better reflect the way it operates and works with iwi.21 Oct 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiryOne parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.11 Oct 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEIT will lose name in mega mergerThe longstanding institute of technology is set for a name change as part of the merger.07 Oct 05:00 PM
EducationTeacher funding to schools cutHundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.05 Oct 05:34 PM
New ZealandMinistry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closedThe childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.04 Oct 05:06 PM
New ZealandPrincipals warn of spike in students dropping outSchools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.03 Oct 05:26 PM
New ZealandLights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated buildingThe building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.29 Sep 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Totally appalling': Parents demand answers from school which hired rapistThe teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher aide who was hired despite sexually abusing two women quits jobHe was a relative of the principal, but the school rejected any conflict of interest.14 Sep 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandNCEA online shakeups a 'bolt from the blue' for educatorsThe MoE earlier suggested as many as 80 NCEA standards could be provided as online tests.31 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick criticises Universities NZ after another student's hostel deathThe student was found dead in her dorm room at Lincoln University on Monday.20 Jul 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoverty, family background don't explain school exclusion rates for MāoriTeacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternal Affairs lawfully allowed to use facial recognition techDrivers' licence photos won't be run through facial recognition tech unless requested.13 Jul 09:18 PM
New ZealandMinistry alerted: High school teacher accused of inappropriate behaviourAllegations have been made about inappropriate behaviour by a Chch teacher11 Jul 03:24 AM
New ZealandHearings begin on abuse in deaf and disabled institutionsA Kelston centre for deaf students is one of the institutions in the spotlight.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PMThe mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?Schools got their Equity Index numbers last week but how does it actually affect them?08 Jul 05:00 PM
EducationUCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Healthcare & schools under pressure as Covid numbers surgeAnother wave of Covid-19 could be on its way with a new Omicron subvariant seeing case numbers back on the rise. Video / NZ Herald / Ben CumminsWatch05 Jul 01:33 AM
EducationPride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stanceThe school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.24 Jun 08:30 PM
EducationEducation leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.20 Jun 05:00 PM
