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
New ZealandEducation officials warn mask exemptions being 'abused' by parentsYears 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.27 Jan 08:25 AM
EducationNCEA results 'encouraging' despite slight drop on 2020 - HipkinsNZQA provisional data shows results down on 2020 but up on 2019.20 Jan 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ school air purifier order 'progressing', CO2 monitors on waySchools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.16 Dec 09:47 PM
Sponsored StoriesThe school with an 'overall sense of community'Frimley School in Hawke's Bay wins major prize for bold education concept.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandOversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts showPandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.13 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachersResponse from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeveral hundred affected when mandatory vaccine passports introduced at Victoria UniversityAbout 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.09 Dec 01:25 AM
EducationPrincipal receives awards for both leadership and mentoringManaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandStudent tests positive for Covid - 25 pupils, three staff isolatingThe classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.07 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandThousands of students skip NCEA exams, rely on lockdown loophole'Unexpected event grades' mean many students will receive pass marks regardless.05 Dec 04:56 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classroomsGood planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.03 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The number of unvaxxed teachers in your regionTeachers and support staff have come out in high numbers to get the jab, survey finds.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary school student at Whenuapai School in West Auckland tests positiveHealth teams are still trying to work out if the student was infectious while at school.01 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandOfficials urged to move faster on vaccinating childrenCurrent timelines mean schools are due to open next year before children are protected.01 Dec 04:59 PM
