PremiumPremiumBusiness'Little bit of normality': Businesses, schools react to Covid restrictions being relaxedMandates including those for teachers, will be scrapped from early April.23 Mar 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATsFifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.18 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATsFifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.18 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandRoom destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland homeCrane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.18 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandVirus has 'without a doubt' spread within school, Auckland principal saysOf 105 cases at the school, 53 were among children who are close friends.17 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCompulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - ArdernMore than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.16 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandCovid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirmsThe Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.14 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandThree quarters of schools dealing with Covid casesNew cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.10 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandTop school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forwardPinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool bus operators try to steer through driver shortagesSchool transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apologyGlenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases riseTeacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.25 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandBig jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid casesThe Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.21 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandPrincipals unhappy with plan to restrict enrolments from young foreign studentsCurrent system may lead to inequity and immigration pressure, document says.20 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandEarly learning centres warn of 'mass closures' as Omicron takes hold"Small centres needed only one or two teachers to be positive and they'll have to close"..18 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandHipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kidsUnvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professorUse of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.18 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandSchools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities"There's a real sense of community that develops."12 Feb 04:47 AM
New Zealand'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato schoolThe teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.10 Feb 07:54 AM
New ZealandFar North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTe Mata School students tested for Covid, no new cases yetTe Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.08 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandSome schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masksSchoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.02 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandNew home-schooling surge after mask mandate, rural areas most affectedthe Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.01 Feb 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinicsNorthland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationFocus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rulesPt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandAll teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.30 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandMedical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-sitePrincipal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.28 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandThousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkidsThe issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.28 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandSpecial schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.28 Jan 05:32 AM