New ZealandAuckland school bans teachers' use of racial slur after parents protestMinistry of Education is working with Race Relations Commissioner to set new guidelines.28 Aug 05:19 PM
New Zealand'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplacesDr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.28 Aug 07:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools to re-open Monday despite fresh transmission fearsAnother high school pupil tested positive on Thursday but classes are back Monday.28 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandPressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green schoolJames Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.27 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandSchools ask for free lunches soonerSchools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.27 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandMasks, staggered times as schools reopenSome schools are staggering times or asking parents to wear masks.26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Party: 'Let all NCEA students pass'Māori Party says all students should be given NCEA passes this year.25 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandInvercargill school principal resignsPrincipal resigned after "a concern was raised with the school's board".25 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools seek four bonus NCEA creditsSchools say Auckland students deserve four extra NCEA credits due to regional lockdown.25 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandSchool newsletter copied with adult advertisingSchools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.22 Aug 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLearning at home : 'I'm not going through that again!'Two reports ask what schools and parents can learn from the last lockdown,21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools plan extra NCEA catch-up tutorialsAuckland NCEA students say they need extra tutorials and credit opportunities.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandGirl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through AucklandTangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Anxiety is higher this time' - Auckland kids stay homeOnly a handful of children are back at school as Auckland parents remain anxious.19 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandSchool students to get 8100 more free computersGovernment is spending another $5.5m on computers for school students.18 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland principal: Students at school in level 3 puts communities at riskAuckland principals believe sending year 12 and 13 students to school is unnecessary.17 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandSchool's back! Why some Auckland students will return in lockdownPrincipals will be given option of allowing Year 12 and 13 students back to school early.17 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Ministry of Education rejects claim it has relaxed rules for ECEsAny child - not just essential workers' kids - can be at ECE, the ministry reaffirmed.17 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandAvondale College student tests positive for Covid-19Close contacts of the student have been contacted directly by the principal.17 Aug 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV but no online learning for 70,000 studentsAbout 70,000 students still don't have computers for online learning.17 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids turn off reading - what can we do?Report recommends 'a lot more' specialist reading teachers.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents on online school: 'It's not worth the stress'Some parents are determined to be more relaxed about home learning this time.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Seven new Covid-19 cases in New ZealandThere are seven new cases of Covid-19 today. All are in the community and there are no cases in managed isolation. Six cases are linked to the Auckland cluster and one case is being investigated. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch15 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandMarist College reaches out to help Covid schoolsSchool that had NZ's second-biggest Covid cluster reaches out to help others.13 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandSecond wave: Two workplaces shut, workers showing covid symptomsThe identity of the two infected Auckland workplaces remains secret.11 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandPupil from infected family attended Auckland primary schoolThe child has been tested but the results have not come back yet.11 Aug 07:12 PM
New Zealand'They have let us down': Pacific teachers appeal to PM after funding cutFunding for Pacific-language education have been diverted to Covid recovery.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic v private: The old school tie network - and why faith mattersFaith-based integrated schools, not private schools, are strongest in the NZ Parliament.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum's fury: Boy concussed in classroom attack sent home by busThe school confirmed it was not correct protocol to send him home on the bus.24 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTe Aho Ngārahu fund receives $1.5m boost for reo Māori resourcesThe fund received a $1.5m boost to its budget, increasing its annual funding to $3.41m.20 Jul 08:21 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teens brawl in front of funeral homePolice are making inquiries into the fight outside a Matamata chapel today.20 Jul 09:02 AM
New ZealandFrank - Changing South S2 EP 15The delightful tale of one teacher, 12 girls and their determination to shatter the glass ceiling at one of New Zealand's most traditional schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank FilmWatch19 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools survey slammed as 'biased'Survey suggests scrapping religious instruction but teaching about all religions.19 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandNikki Kaye will leave 'deep hole' in educationKaye reached across the party divide to push educational modernisation.16 Jul 12:16 AM