New ZealandAnother Auckland school hit by CovidTe Papapa School is closed today for a deep clean.28 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites inPrivate home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools in the capital shun council facilities due to uncertainty over staff vaccination statusSchools have pulled out of recreational facilities and swimming pools throughout the city.25 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse: Detectives to meet with St Peter's School leadershipSt Peter's School has apologised for historical abuse of former students by ex-staff.23 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandDigital divide: 'Whakamā' stops kids asking for laptops, developer saysSome students are still ashamed to ask for digital devices, advocate says.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Waving hands like a mad person': Woman stops traffic after boy found outside daycarePolice, the Ministry of Education and the child's parents have been notified.22 Nov 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationHealth and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandateWait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsDisabled people at risk from 'selfish' anti-vaxxersWith vaccine mandate imminent, some schools don't know how kids will get taught.15 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected Auckland high school teacher was at school while infectiousA member of the faculty at Baradene College has tested positive for the coronavirus.15 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandD-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrowTeachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.14 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school loomsTomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.13 Nov 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Some high schools delaying return of junior studentsPrincipals waiting until seniors leave as Auckland and Waikato schools reopen next week.11 Nov 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employeesSome Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.09 Nov 11:28 PM
New ZealandHow many teachers will quit over vaccine? A week out, we still don't knowSome schools are almost fully vaxxed; others fear losing half their staff.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll staff at King Country school refuse vaccineNone of the three teachers, three support staff or a relief teacher are vaccinated.08 Nov 04:53 PM
New ZealandLess than half of city's senior students returned to classesSome students had stayed away because they had underlying health problems.04 Nov 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closedNorthland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSome church staff included in education sector's vaccine mandateBrian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.04 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principalThere are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Some principals say staggered days won't work for primary schoolEducation Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.28 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland kura stay closedTwo wharekura remain closed because of the danger Delta has on Māori families.26 Oct 09:52 PM
EducationTeacher Covid-19 test delays keep high school closedMore schools made the call to stay closed today in the face of rising Delta numbers.26 Oct 12:02 AM
New Zealand'It feels like we're the guinea pigs': Some students nervous about return to schoolSome are glad to be back, others anxious - and they're all sick of Zoom.25 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandUp to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs reviewAs many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.22 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: More Auckland high schools to remain closedAt least four high schools won't reopen next week for senior students.22 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland school says its seniors won't return next weekTakapuna Grammar School says move back on Tuesday impractical and unnecessary.21 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCanterbury principals meeting over confusion around alert level 2 rulesThe meeting aims to clear up issues about vaccines and gathering limits.20 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandSchool's in: Teachers slam Govt decision as expert warns of classroom dangerAn aerosol chemist says teachers should use the warm weather to their advantage.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassroom air quality an 'incredible blindspot', researcher saysThey met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.19 Oct 10:19 PM
EducationAuckland principals consider options as exam fears loom for studentsGrowing calls for the Government to cancel school exams for students in Auckland.19 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandWellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residenceCovid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.19 Oct 08:03 PM
