Latest from Ministry of Education

Asbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schools

The Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.

NZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concerns

A violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.

More than 20 education providers closed after asbestos found in play sand

The Ministry of Education has fielded over 260 queries from schools and childcare centres.

Nearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recall

Some NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.

Two schools close for urgent asbestos cleaning after magic sand recall

All classes and teaching spaces are closed with 'immediate effect'.

Taxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei group

The 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.

‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detected

Ministry says cancer risk from brief exposure is low but urges immediate caution.

Schools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fears

Seven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.

Gloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision looms

Gloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.

Major provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme

New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme.

NZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels open

Education officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.

Deadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school?

Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.

'Free from the shackles': Charter schools at odds with new curriculum

OPINION: Charter schools can hire unregistered teachers and skip the national curriculum.

Education leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removal

Education Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.

Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray

Measles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.

'Persistent safety issues': School ordered to close dorms pushes to keep students to end of year

Education officials 'had ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.